BayanTel Wireless Landline Service Now Available
April 28, 2006 -- BayanTel recently began offering its wireless landline service in two key cities covered by its pilot program.

The service, available now in the cities of Marikina and Manila, will also cover Tacloban, General Santos, and Davao by May.
Called “SPAN”, the new service aims to deliver “the key benefits of landline and wireless services in a single package.”

SPAN users can make unlimited landline calls from within and outside their house. In fact, the service will be available within the community where the user lives.

The SPAN phone is as big as a regular mobile phone. It also has the intelligence of the standard mobile phone such as phone directory, caller ID, stopwatch, timer, call logs, and others. The service also allows text messaging. You can send a text to any SPAN users, as well as existing users of other mobile services.

Available at the same rate as landline services, SPAN is unmatched as far as value is concerned. To get SPAN service, subscribers only have to pay P2,200 for the activation fee and a monthly recurring rate of P749 VAT inclusive. Handset is for free provided the customer sign-up for a term of one year.

“BayanTel decided to use this technology to expand its landline service based on user preference of ease of use and mobility. The same technology is already ready for 3G with just a simple card upgrade in the network. With the upgrade, BayanTel can easily and conveniently offer mobile broadband data services within the coverage area,” said Tunde Fafunwa, Chief Executive Consultant of Bayantel.

BayanTel intends to expand the coverage of SPAN in the whole of Metro Manila and the key cities nationwide.

BayanTel recently launched its wireless landline service called “SPAN” in Marikina City. The new service is aimed at delivering the key benefits of landline and wireless services in a single package. Shown in photo (L-R) are: Ma. Michelle Buico, head for DSL; Arlene Dela Cruz, Head of Voice Marketing; Dennis Reyes, Head of LEC Sales; Violeta Paz, District Sales Manager; Juan Jose De Jesus, Head of Metro Manila Retail Group; Mayor Marides Fernando of Marikina City; Tunde Fafunwa, Chief Executive Consultant of BayanTel; Melvin A. Cruz. City Administrator, City of Marikina; Joevel Rivera, Head of Product Development, Bayantel; Marlon Arada, Head of Corporate Development, BayanTel. With SPAN, users can make unlimited landline calls from within and outside their house It also has the intelligence of the standard mobile, on top of this, you can send a text to any SPAN users for free, as well as existing users of other mobile services at a regular rate.

Shakira U.S. Arena Tour Kicks Off With A Technology Boost From Verizon Wireless

Shakira U.S. Arena Tour Kicks Off With A Technology Boost From Verizon Wireless
BEDMINSTER, NJ and NEW YORK — April 28, 2006 — Bringing one of the world’s hottest artist to the stage, Verizon Wireless today announced it will be presenting Shakira’s “Oral Fixation” North American tour this summer and leveraging wireless technology to ensure her fans have a unique concert experience. The “Oral Fixation” North American tour begins on August 9 at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, TX and culminates on September 25 with a performance at the Dodge Arena in McCallen, TX.

In a music and wireless industry first, Shakira will send a multimedia personal video invitation customized to each city she goes to, inviting her fans to come hear her play in their local arena. Fans with Verizon Wireless phones will have the option to text or click through to purchase and win tickets. Some Shakira concertgoers will receive a multimedia message barcode ticket sent to their Verizon Wireless phones. When they arrive at the concert, the wireless bar code tickets will be scanned to get them into the show.

Fans will also help Shakira determine what songs she performs on the tour. Verizon Wireless customers will be able to text which favorite Shakira songs they feel should be played on the “Oral Fixation” tour. Several lucky winners will get the opportunity to go backstage and see what the “Oral Fixation” tour looks like behind-the-scenes.

In a career that spans nearly a decade and has seen more than 33 million albums sold worldwide, singer/songwriter, five-time GRAMMY® winner Shakira is without a doubt one of the most galvanizing live performers onstage today. The Colombian-born Shakira is well known for her energetic live rock shows, which feature her band and the kind of hi-tech stage production that is without rival among contemporary performers.

Energized by her Top Ten hit “Hips Don’t Lie,” which debuted exclusively on the Verizon Wireless V CAST service, Oral Fixation Vol. 2 is firmly planted in the Top Ten of the album charts and has already sold well over a million copies in the United States alone. With “Hips Don’t Lie,” Verizon Wireless and Shakira made mobile music history with the simultaneous world premiere of the full-length song, music video, ring tone, ring back tone, wallpaper and behind-the-scenes footage of the video shoot for the single prior to it being available in stores or at Web retailers.

“As an artist, I am always looking for new creative mediums,” said Shakira. “The Verizon Wireless V CAST service gives me a unique platform to offer different musical expressions that fans can access instantaneously through their mobile phones.”

Shakira is also known for using wireless technology to reach her fans. She was among the first music artists to introduce exclusive content to Verizon Wireless V CAST customers last year. To ensure that as many fans as possible can participate in the “Oral Fixation” tour, Shakira and Verizon Wireless are taking their relationship to the next level by bringing unprecedented interactivity between Shakira and her fans.

“Verizon Wireless has been an industry leader when it comes to extending the wireless experience beyond voice. A music fan today can use a Verizon Wireless phone to download ring tones, ring back tones, wallpaper and now tickets to their favorite rock concert,” said John Harrobin, vice president of marketing for Verizon Wireless. “Wireless technology and phones are now an integral part of the concert experience, and Shakira recognizes it is a phenomenal way to connect directly with fans.”

“Verizon Wireless is really at the forefront of the mobile music matrix. They have been a collaborator in effectively launching two new Shakira albums in two languages this year,” said Ceci Kurzman, Shakira’s manager. “Their multimedia offerings allow us to have a completely integrated business model that supports all the forms of music we can offer.”

To keep up to date with Shakira’s latest music, fans can continue to download her full-length songs, ring tones, ring back tones and music videos to their Verizon Wireless phones through the company’s V CAST service. For more information on V CAST Music from Verizon Wireless, please visit www.verizonwireless.com/music.

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Fastest Mobile Network Ever Commercialized Now Ready In Major Urban Canadian Centres

Fastest Mobile Network Ever Commercialized Now Ready In Major Urban Canadian Centres
TORONTO, Ontario, April 26, 2006 - Bell Canada, the leader in telecommunications, today announced that its high-speed wireless EV-DO data network is now available to most urban Canadians from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans.

Bell Canada today launched new EV-DO networks in Ottawa, Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville. Bell also announced a roaming agreement with Aliant for EV-DO service in Halifax. Bell Mobility currently also offers its customers high-speed wireless EV-DO data network access in Vancouver, Whistler, Calgary, Edmonton, Brandon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Quebec City, Mont-Tremblant and Montreal making Bell Canada the only carrier in Canada offering the fastest high-speed mobile wireless service in all regions of Canada. "Canada is a country on the move - and Bell Canada has optimized high-speed wireless no matter what major city you do business in or travel to," said Jim Jaques, Senior Vice President Business Marketing and Sales, Bell Mobility. "Bell Canada is delivering what our customers from coast-to-coast want - the freedom of true mobility."

"Bell's investment in EV-DO means that wireless broadband is expanding coverage at unprecedented speeds by any measure," said Jaques. "In just six months we are able to offer the majority of urban Canadians wireless broadband." "This investment is a priority for Bell because the speed at which we've expanded EV-DO coverage will change the way people connect," said Jaques. "From watching live TV on the go with frame rates high enough to deliver a fluid image to creating and editing documents in the most familiar formats while mobile, EV-DO changes the way people work and play." EV-DO high-speed means users can connect to the home office from the road and download massive spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations at speeds comparable to wired high-speed networks. In fact, a one-megabyte file can take just 20 seconds, compared to two minutes on non-EV-DO networks. "EV-DO offers customers both high-speed and low-latency connection -important for business applications- as well as ubiquitous coverage allowing users to continue using their devices on the move. It's a significant jump in speed and performance form the last generation of CDMA wireless data technology," said Brian Sharwood, principal analyst, The SeaBoard Group. With today's announcement, Bell officially added two new powerful 1xEV-DO-capable devices to its line-up. The feature-packed Sanyo SCP-7500 phone, available exclusively from Bell Mobility, combines long range walkie-talkie functionality with broadband-like download speeds. The second is the UTStarcom PPC6700 PDA, which is truly the ultimate communications and productivity tool for mobile professionals.

• Sanyo SCP-7500, exclusive from Bell Mobility, delivers information at blazing speeds. It is the first and only EV-DO-capable handset in Canada with push-to-talk capability. Its advanced multimedia functions include: live TV with streaming television and video, high-speed internet browsing, 1.3 megapixel camera with PictBridge compatibility, digital camcorder, dual color LCD displays and the Rubber Dura Grip(R) which provides unparalled surface protection, SMS and Instant Messaging. The Sanyo SCP-7500 can also be used as a tethered modem.

• BlackBerry 7130e(TM), which offers complete BlackBerry(R) functionality, including phone, high-speed wireless e-mail, Internet, text messaging, organizer and data applications. The device also allows users to connect laptops to the Internet by using the BlackBerry 7130e as a tethered modem.

• Samsung a920, the first EV-DO handset in Canada, offering a built-in MP3 player and stereo speakers with external MP3 player keys on its cover. It enables full-track music downloads and streaming multimedia. The phone features some Bluetooth (R) capability and a 1.3 Megapixel camera.

• Kyocera Passport is the first high-speed PC Card available in Canada. It delivers wireless broadband speeds up to 2.4 MBps on the EV-DO network. The Passport offers mobile connectivity and broadband access to corporate applications, e-mail, browsers and Virtual Private Networks.

• BlackBerry 7250 is the all in one phone, calendar and e-mail solution that will be "Always On, Always Connected (R). With its unique pushed-based technology, email and important data can be sent automatically to the handheld. Customers will be able to upgrade this device so that it is EV-DO capable by downloading a software patch exclusively from Bell Mobility.

Huawei Technologies Signs Contract With Skylink
(Shenzhen, CHINA -- 26 April 2006) Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei") a leader in providing next generation telecommunications networks for carriers around the world, today announced that it has won and signed a contract to construct a CDMA2000 network for Skylink, the largest CDMA operator in the Commonwealth Independent States (CIS). According to the contract, Huawei will now provide CDMA20001X/1x EV-DO network in 25 regions and cities in the CIS, making it responsible for half of Russia's CDMA market share.

As the preferred supplier of Skylink, Huawei is responsible for supplying CDMA solutions for Skylink's overall network. As a result of its outstanding performance in the first stage of the construction of Skylink's CDMA network in 2004, Huawei successfully won additional contracts to deploy CDMA solutions in 14 others cities and expanded its existing contracts within five other cities in Russia.

Mr. Rozinova Raisa, CEO of Skylink, commented, "Skylink will be providing 3G broadband high-speed wireless Internet services to consumers in Russia and Huawei's excellence in creating customized, innovative products has made great impressions on us. We are delighted to establish a strategic partnership with a leading vendor like Huawei."

Mr. Yelin Sun, President of Huawei's CIS, said "We are proud to launch a full-performance commercial network for Skylink once again. With our leading technology in CDMA20001X/1x EV-DO, we will bring the fastest and highest quality 3G multimedia communication to consumers in Russia."

To date, Huawei has won over 19 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO commercial contracts and deployed CDMA networks serving over 40 million network subscribers worldwide. In November 2005, the analyst house, Frost & Sullivan, cited the company as one of the new "Big Three" in the CDMA2000 1X/1xEV-DO industry.

For more information, please visit http:// www.skylink.ru.

Sprint Text To Landline Lets Users Send Messages To Home Phones

Sprint Text To Landline Lets Users Send Messages To Home Phones
RESTON, Va. — 04/25/2006 — With the popularity of text messaging exploding as a quick and easy way of communicating on-the-go, Sprint is providing its customers more ways than ever to use text services. Customers can now reach out to more friends and family than ever with the latest update - Text to Landline. Text to Landline lets customers send text messages to any landline phone in the United States, where they will then be converted to a voice message for the recipient.

"With Text to Landline, Sprint customers can quickly touch base with someone on a landline phone, even when a voice call might not be convenient," said John Styers, director of product marketing for messaging and imaging, Sprint. "As more and more people begin to rely on text, IM and chat services for quick communication, this offering is just one more way that Sprint is making sure our customers have a wide range of options to meet all their messaging needs."

Text to Landline is available now to all Sprint customers with two-way text-messaging-capable phones. To use, customers simply enter a 10-digit landline phone number and type a message, just as they would when sending a regular text message. The recipient's phone will ring, and when answered, the text message will be automatically read to them. Recipients can reply with a preset text message response or by recording a voice response. Standard text-messaging rates apply.

Text to Landline is one of the many messaging services currently available to Sprint customers. Other available services include:

International text messaging: Customers can now enjoy quick, simple communication with friends and family who are outside the United States - at standard domestic rates for a limited time. Text messages can be sent to and received from more than 60 countries, including Mexico, the United Kingdom, Australia, China and others.

Voice SMS: With SMS Voice Messaging, customers can easily send voice messages to other wireless phones or email addresses without actually making a phone call. Received voice messages remain in your inbox and can quickly be found and listened to at will. Voice SMS is available on select phones at standard text-messaging rates.

Text Alerts: With text alerts, customers can stay up to date on the latest news, sports, business, and entertainment information. Customers can sign up on their phone or online to receive text messages in their areas of interest, such as a daily joke or daily stock quotes. Standard text-messaging rates apply.

Sprint PCS Telecard: Voice card messages let customers have a little fun sending birthday greetings, wake-up calls, celebrity impressions and more to friends around the country. To access, customers should go to the Web on their Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision phone, select Messaging, then Greetings, then choose a category. Telecard greetings are $2.50 per greeting.

Mobile Chat Communities: Communities centered around specific topics bring together users with similar interests. Sprint offers chat communities such as Sports, World Chat, dating services and more. To access, customers should go to the Web on their Sprint PCS Vision or Sprint Power Vision phone, select Messaging, then Chat & Dating, then select a service. Prices range from $2.99 to $5 per month.

Instant Messaging: Select Sprint phones offer quick access to customers' favorite instant-messaging services from AOL, MSN and Yahoo! Customers can view their contact lists, see who's online and send messages no matter where they are using their favorite IM provider. Instant messaging services are $2.99 per month.

The SANYO SCP-7500 is SANYO's first next-generation multimedia wireless handset to be paired with Bell's EV-DO service, offering a USB cable connection to support wireless tethering on the EV-DO data network, providing broadband-like connectivity for laptop users.

"SANYO has delivered a rugged and stylish all-in-one handset that maximizes the mobile experience with Bell. Consumers will truly enjoy the functionality and ease of use of the SANYO SCP-7500 to place clear calls, utilize the '10-4' walkie-talkie feature, enjoy popular music and capture high-quality video and picture images," said Chris Shannon, General Manager, Wireless Products and Services, Bell Mobility. "Combined with Bell's powerful new EV-DO data network, the SANYO SCP-7500 also provides users with lightening-fast data access and sharing capabilities including high speed internet and TV on-the-go."

The SANYO SCP-7500 is enabled with Bell Mobility's "10-4" walkie-talkie service, features dual high-resolution LCD displays for excellent video and digital content quality, and supports Bell's Full Track Music services that allow users to browse, preview, purchase, manage and listen to full-length digital music tracks. Using the SCP-7500, consumers can also access Bell's streaming video clip service to instantly preview the latest in news, weather, sports and entertainment highlights.

The SANYO SCP-7500 is available today from $199 on a 3-year contract. The SANYO SCP-7500 and additional accessories can be purchased through the Bell Mobility network of dealers, retailers and value-added resellers, and online at www.bell.ca/wireless.

Bell EV-DO network information can be found at: www.businessonthego.ca.

Bell Canada today launched new EV-DO networks in Ottawa, Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville. Bell also announced a roaming agreement with Aliant for EV-DO service in Halifax. Bell Mobility currently offers its customers high-speed wireless EV-DO data network access in Vancouver, Whistler, Calgary, Edmonton, Brandon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Quebec City, Mont-Tremblant and Montreal making Bell Canada the only carrier in Canada offering the fastest high-speed mobile wireless service in all regions of Canada.

Sprint And Sanyo Introduce First Espresso-Colored Mobile Phone In The U.S.

Sprint And Sanyo Introduce First Espresso-Colored Mobile Phone In The U.S.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. and CHATSWORTH, CA. — 04/24/2006 — Consumers now have more choice in color mobile phones, as Sprint and SANYO announce today the introduction of the Sprint PCS Vision® Phone SCP-3100 by SANYO. Available in four trendy colors, Pure Silver, Blue Energy, Always Pink, and the hottest color to go mobile, Espresso, the SCP-3100 by SANYO offers style and convenience. The phone is Sprint PCS Vision- and Ready Link-capable and features a high-quality speakerphone, SMS Text Messaging and a large external LCD.

"The SCP-3100 by SANYO allows for personalization and is a great phone for families," said Danny Bowman, vice president of product marketing for Sprint. "Each family member can own the phone in a different color, making it easy to tell a child's phone from a parent's as you're rushing out the door in the morning. SANYO is the first in the U.S. to introduce the color Espresso in a handset."

"With the launch of the SCP-3100 by SANYO in four trendy colors, Sprint and SANYO are appealing to consumers who like to make a statement by the accessories they carry," said Leatrice Eiseman, color specialist and author of six books on color, including the "Color Answer Book" and "More Alive with Color." "Espresso is 'in style' and is a color that's being made popular by consumers' love for coffee." Eiseman goes on to state that "up to sixty percent of the reason we buy a product is based on color."

SANYO has long been recognized as a leader in customer satisfaction with mobile phones. In the recent 2005 Study by J.D. Power and Associates, SANYO ranks as "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Wireless Mobile Phones, Two Years In a Row, Tied in 2005".* With the launch of the SCP-3100 by SANYO, Sprint and SANYO continue to introduce fashionable mobile phones in an assortment of colors to allow consumers more ways to express themselves while staying connected with high-quality mobile phones.

Beyond the color exterior, the SCP-3100 by SANYO supports a variety of services that can help customers make their phone unique and stay connected.

• Sprint PCS Vision®, a service that allows customers to download the latest images, ring tones, Music Tones, games and other applications.

• Sprint PCS Ready Link®, a service that lets customers engage in quick, "walkie-talkie" style communication at the touch of a button with one or several Sprint PCS Ready Link users.

• SMS Text Messaging, a cool way to talk, without the talk.

• Sprint PCS Picture Mail(SM) (www.sprint.com/picturemail), a service that enables customers to share, print, preserve, create and publish quality digital pictures with the built-in camera. "The SCP-3100 not only is a well-designed communications device, but it is also a stylish phone in colors that will appeal to men, women and teens alike," says Andy Kodera, senior vice president and general manager of SANYO Fisher Company's Wireless Communications Division. "For many consumers, their wireless phone has truly become an extension of their personal style. The colors offered on some of our other models such as the SCP-200, the VI-2300 and the MM-8300 and MM-7500, have been popular with consumers who want a personalized look to their phone."

The SCP-3100 by SANYO is available for $199.99 or $49.99 after rebate with a two-year service agreement. For more information, please visit your nearest Sprint Store or visit www.sprint.com.

Let Sprint Entertain You With Three New Premium Channels
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — 04/20/2006 — Now you don't have to wait until the weekend to see your favorite Saturday-morning shows. Sprint is making them available to customers 24-7 on Sprint TV with Saturday Morning TV on channel 40 - along with two other channels that give customers more entertainment choices than ever before. Blip TV, on channel 31, brings wacky, humorous shorts and clips, and Comedy Time, on channel 37, lets viewers pick the laughs they like best with stand-up comedy sorted by subject and funny original shows made for mobile.

"Sprint is bringing not only the best known TV channels to the mobile phone, but also unique and made-for-mobile channels that give customers a broader range of entertainment with something for everyone," said Alana Muller, director of entertainment product marketing for Sprint. "Sprint was the first to offer live TV and streaming video clips on a mobile phone in 2003. With these new channels, Sprint TV now offers more than 40 video and audio channels of live and on-demand programming."

Blip TV

Blip TV brings you the most popular funny and quirky cutting-edge shorts, video clips, spoofs and animations - all 30 seconds to 3 minutes in length. Ever get one of those funny video clips in an email from a friend and wish they would send you more? Now you can have those great video clips right on your mobile phone brought to you by Blip TV. Blip TV goes through a grueling selection process to pick some of the best content from all over the world. Blip TV's shorts come from some of the best established and up-and-coming directors to the young kid with a new camera and are the perfect quick entertainment for the on-the-move viewer.

Comedy Time

Comedy Time lets Sprint customers "pick their poison" with a variety of stand-up comedy in six categories and original made-for-mobile shows:

• Urban/Hip-Hop: Enjoy the satirical voice of the street.

• Latino: Choose your favorite Latin-related comedy on demand.

• Relationship: See the funny side of love.

• Observational: Watch comedians give their view of the world around them.

Remember when Saturday morning was all about eating cereal and sitting in front of the TV to watch your favorite cartoons? Join us in a mind-rewind with Saturday Morning TV - the grooviest collection of cartoons and memories from the 1960s, 70s and 80s - including Mr. Magoo, Rocky & Bullwinkle & Friends, Dick Tracy, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Little Lulu and Roger Ramjet.

Blip TV, Comedy Time and Saturday Morning Classics are each available for $4.95 per month.

Media Contact:

Aaron Radelet, Sprint
703-433-8246

NFL Draft Goes Mobile: For The First Time, NFL Fans Don't Need A TV To Watch The Draft

NFL Draft Goes Mobile: For The First Time, NFL Fans Don''t Need A TV To Watch The Draft
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — 04/19/2006 — Today Sprint announced that for the first time NFL fans can watch live television coverage of the NFL Draft via Sprint's wireless service. NFL Network's coverage of the Draft, streamed live and exclusively to Sprint TV customers April 29-30, will give fans access to NFL Draft content and original programming when and where they want it on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network.

Sprint, the industry leader in meeting consumer demand for mobility, is the NFL's official wireless telecommunication services sponsor. Sprint continues to add to an already comprehensive package of NFL information via its marquee NFL Mobile application by providing multiple ways for fans to track the 2006 Draft while on the go. In addition to NFL Network's live coverage of the Draft, Sprint will also be offering a first-of-its-kind package of Draft-specific programming, available on-demand, designed specifically for wireless. The elements include:

"Whether in the stands or in fans' hands, Sprint continues to give customers new ways to follow the NFL," said Steve Gaffney, Sprint's director of sports marketing. "Sprint's NFL sponsorship has changed the way fans get NFL information and now how they will follow the NFL Draft. This is original and exclusive content delivered directly to the third screen on the one device they carry every day - their wireless phone."

All video segments will be produced by NFL Network and will be available on Sprint's exclusive NFL Mobile application as well as via Sprint TV.

Fans can also stay on top of all the action for the 2006 Draft via the Sprint Draft Room on NFL.com where they'll find exclusive video, can vote for their favorite Draft "Long Shots", and access the most comprehensive NFL Draft history section on the Web.

Also available in the Sprint Draft Room on NFL.com

• Draft Tracker - sort picks by round, by team, by school or alphabetically by draft prospect

• Draft History - the most comprehensive draft history section on the Web dating all the way back to the first NFL Draft picks made in 1936

• Draft Stories - complete coverage of the NFL Draft including expert analysis, prospect diaries from players like A.J. Hawk, and much more

NFL Mobile is $5.99 a month and is available today on phones that operate on both the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and the Nextel National Network. Sprint TV costs between $5.99-$9.99 depending on the package purchased and operates on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network. For a full listing of devices and a complete listing of Sprint PCS Power Vision(SM)ervices, visit www.sprint.com.

Media Contact:

Dave Mellin, Sprint, 303-801-3293
dave.mellin@sprint.com

Verizon Wireless Network Ready To Shine For Florida Vacationers

Verizon Wireless Network Ready To Shine For Florida Vacationers
TAMPA — April 18, 2006 — Just in time for the spring vacation season, Verizon Wireless, owner of the nation's most reliable wireless network, has expanded and enhanced its network to prepare for visitors and residents alike at Sunshine State destinations including Orlando’s amusement parks, the Space Coast, historic Saint Augustine and the Florida Keys. Network expansions throughout Florida are designed to enable local businesses, residents and visitors to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls, send and receive TXT and Picture Messages, and download games and ring tones while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls.

In the past few months, Verizon Wireless has expanded coverage and added new cell sites in popular vacation destinations, including:

• Saint Augustine, FL - New advanced digital cell site in the heart of the city’s historic district

• Boca Raton, FL - New advanced digital cell site near Lynn University to improve in-building wireless coverage on the university campus, as well as in and around Towne Center at Boca Raton, and along Interstate 95

• Cocoa Beach, FL - New advanced digital cell site on the popular “Space Coast” to expand wireless coverage to Patrick Air Force Base and provide continuous coverage along Pineda Causeway between Cocoa Beach and Satellite Beach

• Tarpon Springs, FL - New advanced digital cell site near Alternate U.S. 19, including the city's historic sponge docks

• Marathon, FL - New advanced digital cell site to provide reliable coverage for visitors to the Florida Keys

• Clearwater, FL - New advanced digital cell site west of U.S. 19, as well as Belleair and Belcher roads

These new sites are part of Verizon Wireless’ continuous, aggressive network investment – now totaling more than $30 billion nationwide during the past six years - to help the company stay ahead of growing demand for its wireless services throughout the country.

All enhanced coverage is the direct result of network studies, designed to improve Verizon Wireless' network performance. The company’s ‘most reliable network’ claim is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women throughout the country. These engineers conduct more than 300,000 call attempts monthly on Verizon Wireless’ and other national carriers’ networks while traveling over 100,000 miles a month in specially equipped company-owned test vehicles.

Verizon Wireless' network improvements were critical to the quick disaster response efforts by the company during the 2005 Hurricane season. Nearly 80 percent of all Verizon Wireless sites have their own back-up generator – in addition to battery power – to keep the network running even when the power supply is interrupted. As a result, in Florida, the Verizon Wireless network remained on-air while landlines and other wireless providers faltered.

For more information about Verizon Wireless, visit www.verizonwireless.com.

Verizon Wireless And Univision Bring Exclusive Wireless Spanish-Language Coverage Of 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany To Mobile Phones
BEDMINSTER, NJ — April 17, 2006 — Viva fútbol. Viva V CAST. Verizon Wireless, the nation’s premier provider of wireless products and services, announced today exclusive rights to mobile video clips, recaps and highlights, in the United States of Spanish-language coverage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup GermanyTM – the most important competition in international soccer as covered on the Univision, Telefutura and Galavision networks. Through an agreement with Univision, the leading Spanish-language media company in the U.S., highlights from “Copa Mundial de la FIFA Alemania 2006” will be available to all Verizon Wireless V CAST customers throughout the tournament (June 9 – July 9, 2006) and marks the first time such highlights will be available on wireless phones.

Re-live the moments from 2002

Fans who need a quick fix or a memory refresher of the 2002 FIFA World Cup can experience it today with video content, including Spanish-language tournament commentary and analysis, on their V CAST-enabled wireless phones. FIFA World CupTM content is available to Verizon Wireless customers through the company’s relationship with Univision, the exclusive Spanish-language broadcaster of 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany.

Let the Games Begin

Once 2006 FIFA World Cup matches begin on June 9, 2006, V CAST customers will have access to video clips, recaps and highlights of all 64 matches right in the palms of their hands. Clips covering goals and key actions of the match with Spanish-language commentary will be on V CAST within 30 minutes after halftime and again at the conclusion of the match. In addition, customers will be able to watch a recap of the match, including all goals and key actions, within one hour of the end of each match. Additional details regarding 2006 FIFA World Cup content will be released in the coming months.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

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Axesstel And XL Telecom Win BSNL Tender In India; Over 350,000 Axesstel Fixed Wireless Phones To Be Distributed To Largest Government Telecom Service Provider In India

Axesstel And XL Telecom Win BSNL Tender In India; Over 350,000 Axesstel Fixed Wireless Phones To Be Distributed To Largest Government Telecom Service Provider In India
SAN DIEGO & HYDERABAD, India, Apr 13, 2006 -- Axesstel, Inc., a leader in the design and development of fixed wireless voice and broadband data products, and XL Telecom, a telecom equipment and CDMA handset manufacturing company, today announced the award of a tender from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), the largest government telecommunications service provider in India, for over 350,000 Axesstel low cost fixed wireless desktop phones based on its L800 platform. Axesstel will ship desktop phone kits to XL Telecom, which will complete assembly and distribute the commercialized phones to BSNL. Axesstel has received an initial purchase order from XL Telecom for the partial fulfillment of this award and shipments of the L800 kits to XL Telecom have already begun.

"We chose to partner with Axesstel for this opportunity because it offers a high quality fixed wireless phone at a very competitive price," said Pramod Kumar Jain, director for XL Telecom. "This combination enabled us to win this tender against some very formidable competitors, and we look forward to working closely with Axesstel to fulfill this sizeable order."

"Securing this significant order with XL Telecom diversifies our customer base and revenue streams and increases our market penetration in India," said Mike Kwon, chairman and chief executive officer of Axesstel. "We now supply fixed wireless devices to two of the largest telecommunications providers in India. This is a solid achievement, and we expect to build on it and further increase our customer base, broaden our product portfolio and expand our market reach in the coming months."

The L800 is a durable fixed wireless phone designed with a unique dust-resistant keypad. In addition to high quality voice calling, the L800 offers a multitude of enhanced features such as two-way SMS, caller ID, call waiting, call forwarding, three-way calling and hands-free dialing for greater convenience and flexibility.

Sprint® Family Locator Helps Give Parents Peace Of Mind
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — 04/13/2006 — It can be unsettling for a parent or guardian when a child is late coming home from school or misses an after-school activity. Today, Sprint launches a location-based service, Sprint Family Locator by WaveMarket Inc., that can help give parents peace of mind. Sprint is the first U.S. wireless carrier to offer a consumer-focused LBS application that enables a parent to use a phone or PC to pinpoint the location of a child on a map along with the address, surrounding landmarks, and accuracy of the information within a specified radius.

"Sprint Family Locator is a valuable tool that can help parents and guardians have a better sense of their children's whereabouts when they're apart," said Danny Bowman, vice president of product marketing for Sprint. "This is the latest Sprint innovation that uses GPS technology to improve the way families connect, communicate and locate one another."

Sprint Family Locator has a host of privacy and security features:

• Permissions: To activate the service, parents and guardians can list up to four phone numbers they want to locate. For additional security, the parent creates a safety word that the parent and child both use only during the registration process to ensure permissions have been granted by both parties. Parents can also give permission to others, such as a grandparent or nanny, to locate a child.

• Locate: When a parent or guardian requests the child's location, Sprint Family Locator uses GPS technology to pinpoint the location and display it on an interactive map, along with the street address and surrounding landmarks, on the parent's or guardian's phone or PC. The child is notified by a text message each time his or her location is provided to the parent or guardian, ensuring open communication.

• Contact: Once the child is located, the parent or guardian can immediately call or send a text message to the child's phone.

• Safety check: The parents or guardian can set alerts to notify them when the child arrives at a specified location, such as a school, home or a relative's house at a designated time. For example, a parent or guardian can be notified whether a child has arrived at school by 8:15 a.m. each day.

• Reports: Information on recent location requests is provided in text and map form.
"We encourage parents and guardians to maintain open and frequent communication with their children" said Nancy A. McBride, national safety director for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC). "We also remind them to supervise their children and discuss safety tips with them for staying safer when traveling to and from school or after-school activities."

Following are a few tips adapted from NCMEC's Knowing My Rules for Safety to help parents and guardians practice safety measures every day:

• Always check with your parents or guardians before going anywhere, getting into a vehicle, or leaving with anyone

• Take a friend when going places or playing outside

• Say "no" and get away from any situation that makes you feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused, and remember to tell your parents or a trusted adult if something like this happens

Sprint Family Locator is available for download on 17 phone models and can be used to locate 30 GPS-enabled phone models on the Nationwide Sprint PCS Network and the Nextel National Network. For $9.99/month, subscribers can register up to four phones to locate, get unlimited location requests and send 100 text messages to each child phone. The service is available at www.sprint.com/familylocator; on Sprint phones' homepage under downloads/applications/find it; and on Nextel phones' homepage under downloads and services/applications/browse/GPS.

Sprint Nextel has the longest history in the industry with location-based services, beginning in 2000 with location and mobility services, the first GPS-enabled phone to support E911 services in 2001 and the first navigation service on mobile phones with turn-by-turn voice-guided driving directions in 2003. Sprint Nextel continues to be the industry leader in location-based services by offering the largest portfolio of wireless mobility solutions for enterprise, general business and consumers. The consumer applications include turn-by-turn directions, point-of-interest and specialty applications such as Garmin Mobile, TeleNav, BiM Active, Sprint Family Locator, Rand McNally Mobile Travel Tools, and MapQuest Find Me. Frost & Sullivan recognized Sprint Nextel with the 2005 Company of the Year Award in LBS for excellence in successfully deploying and delivering location services and solutions.

Media Contacts:

Laura Tigges, Sprint, 913-794-3604
laura.j.tigges@sprint.com

Emmy Anderson, Sprint, 913-794-3467
Emmy.l.anderson@sprint.com

Abandon Mobile And NBC Sports Team Up With Verizon Wireless To Deliver NBC Sports Heads-Up Poker

Abandon Mobile And NBC Sports Team Up With Verizon Wireless To Deliver NBC Sports Heads-Up Poker
BEDMINSTER, NJ and NEW YORK — April 13, 2006 — Verizon Wireless, Abandon Mobile and NBC Sports announced today that NBC Sports Heads-Up Poker mobile game will be available exclusively to Verizon Wireless Get it Now® customers through May 31, 2006. The mobile game, NBC Sports Heads-Up Poker, will be promoted on-screen during the 2006 Championship from Caesars Palace in Las Vegas that is scheduled to air nationwide on NBC Sports April 16, 23 and 30 and on May 7 and 14. All television coverage begins at noon EDT; the two-hour championship telecast will take place at 1:00 p.m. EDT on May 21.

Based on the popular card game Texas Hold’em, NBC Sports Heads-Up Poker brings all the excitement of the National Heads-Up Poker Championship to Verizon Wireless Get It Now customers. With NBC Sports Heads-Up Poker mobile game, there’s no need to put on a poker face as players go one-on-one against the world’s best in a single elimination competition in tournament mode, or play one game with an opponent of their choosing. In Texas Hold’em mode, players can also challenge all of the opponents at one table for a game in Texas Hold’em format.

The National Heads-Up Poker Championship features the world’s best players in single elimination competition for $1.5 million in prize money. Competitors include defending champion Phil Hellmuth, Johnny Chan, Doyle Brunson, Howard Lederer, Ted Forrest, and Chris “Jesus” Ferguson among virtually all of professional poker’s big name players.

The high-quality graphics and animation provide spectacular gameplay on a variety of Verizon Wireless Get It Now-enabled handsets, and the simple interface and competitive AI reflect all kinds of different poker playing styles. Verizon Wireless Get It Now customers can find NBC Sports Heads-Up Poker in the What’s New shopping aisle of the Get It Now virtual store on more than 30 handsets for $2.99 monthly access or $7.49 for unlimited use purchase. Download charges for Get It Now applications vary and airtime charges apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications. Customers need a Get It Now-enabled phone and Verizon Wireless digital service to access the Get It Now virtual store.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

Skyworks Supports LG''s Award Winning Black Label Suite Of CDMA Handsets; Increasingly Popular And Innovative Radio Solution Enables Breakthrough Industrial Design
WOBURN, Mass.--April 11, 2006--Skyworks Solutions, Inc., an industry leader in radio solutions and precision analog semiconductors, today announced that its complete CDMA radio is supporting several current as well as forthcoming platforms from LG Electronics, most notably their award winning and revolutionary LG5900 model, or "Black Label" handset. Providing features such as a touch-sensitive keypad, camera, MP3 player, and EVDO capability, the LG5900 or "Chocolate" phone is already a best seller in Korea, with more than 300,000 units sold there since its launch in November 2005. LG's Chocolate phone recently won Europe's 2006 Reddot and iF Design Awards, two of the continent's greatest accolades.

"Skyworks is delighted to be supporting LG's ramp of several increasingly popular and highly innovative CDMA phones," said Brian M. Daly, vice president of marketing for Mobile Platforms at Skyworks. "Our highly integrated radio delivers the necessary functionality and form factor that offer LG and others the ability to design the compact and feature-rich phones consumers demand."

Skyworks' CDMA radio system is a two chip solution that includes a direct conversion transmitter (SKY74068), low-noise amplifier (SKY74092), direct conversion receiver (SKY74100), power amplifier, SAW filters and various passive components. Together, they provide all the necessary functionality for a complete transmit and receive chain and reduce RF printed circuit board space by up to 75 percent versus discrete implementations, allowing for smaller, slimmer, feature-rich handsets. Skyworks' family of CDMA radios support several configurations of bands and modes, from CDMA-band or KPCS-band for single-band markets such as South Korea, China and India, to tri-band CDMA RF subsystems for South and North America. Each of these multi-chip modules offers substantial reduction in printed circuit board space, in addition to simplifying the customer handset design process by eliminating the need for external RF tuning and optimization.

Through its innovative and proprietary technology, Skyworks is providing radio architectures to four of the top five leading OEMs and is the industry's only high-volume supplier across all key air interfaces, namely CDMA, GPRS and EDGE.

The company's migration of customers from power amplifiers to front-end modules, and now to complete radio solutions that allow for smaller RF footprints and reduced bill-of-materials, not only enables Skyworks to significantly increase its addressable market, but uniquely positions the company to migrate customers to 3G technology where multimode capability is a requirement.

QUALCOMM Expects Commercialization Of EV-DO Rev. B In 2007
LAS VEGAS — April 07, 2006 — QUALCOMM Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, today unveiled more of the Company's strategy for driving CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Revision B to market. Still on schedule for commercialization in 2007, QUALCOMM's chipset solutions for the EV-DO Rev. B standard will support unsurpassed wireless data rates to provide the springboard for delivering next-generation wireless data, music, gaming and multimedia entertainment devices.

“Consumers want devices that are smaller, lighter, faster, cheaper, as well as fully featured and with longer battery life,” said Dr. Sanjay K. Jha, president of QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies. “We are committed to enabling our customers to meet these market demands, rapidly moving forward in the evolution of CDMA2000 technology to bring unprecedented levels of data throughput and network capacity with EV-DO Rev. B - capabilities that are necessary to support tomorrow's high-performance wireless applications.”

Mobile Station Modem™ (MSM™) solutions for EV-DO Rev. B will be highly integrated with advanced functionality, support the operation of up to three simultaneous channels of 1.25 MHz each for higher-speed data rates and deliver significant space-savings for devices that are thinner, smaller and lighter. The EV-DO Rev. B standard supports up to 4.9 Mbps in each channel for a combined three-channel data speed of up to 14.7 Mbps on the downlink. With the processing power necessary for true multi-tasking capabilities that support the convergence of multiple consumer electronics features, and the ability to leverage the wireless bandwidth required to deliver these mobile services, QUALCOMM's chipsets for EV-DO Rev. B will deliver advanced functionality in a single compact, fully optimized device. QUALCOMM expects the first commercial EV-DO Rev. B products to be data modems available in late 2007, with additional wireless devices available soon thereafter.

EV-DO Rev. B. technology is part of the Company's DO Multicarrier Multilink eXtensions (DMMX™) platform, a set of technology and product innovations announced in November 2005. Enabling applications such as mobile TV or streaming music with a concurrent voice call, or conducting a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) conversation while simultaneously browsing the Internet or transmitting multimedia content over the network, the flexibility of EV-DO Rev. B technology also enables significant network capacity and performance enhancements while leveraging existing network investments and currently deployed devices. Extremely high-performance devices could support forward-link data rates of up to 73.5 Mbps, while lower-cost or pre-existing devices could support 4.9 Mbps. Network operators may reduce their costs by allowing a greater percentage of spectrum to be allocated to IP-based services. The DMMX platform also includes numerous QUALCOMM-developed techniques to further enhance the voice and data performance of EV-DO networks.

AudioCodes Joins With Qualcomm To Demonstrate VoIP Over CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A At CTIA

AudioCodes Joins With Qualcomm To Demonstrate VoIP Over CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A At CTIA
Lod, Israel, April 7, 2006 - AudioCodes, a leading provider of Voice over Packet (VoP) technologies and Voice Network products, today announced their collaboration with QUALCOMM in demonstrating a solution for end-to-end VoIP over CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A technology during CTIA Wireless 2006.

The companies are demonstrating a complete solution for VoIP calls using EV-DO Rev. A. By modifying the AudioCodes' Mediant media gateway product line, AudioCodes now supports the VoIP Enhanced Variable Rate Coder (EVRC) codec, developed by QUALCOMM. This enables VoIP handsets to communicate transparently over EV-DO Rev. A networks to AudioCodes' media gateways, allowing VoIP calls between legacy access subscribers and EV-DO Rev. A subscribers. Smart Blanking technology is a way to achieve Discontinuous Transmission (DTX) in packet-based communications which results in increased capacity and greater efficiency in the network. These EV-DO Rev. A-based technology advancements combined with AudioCodes' Media Gateways will allow operators to benefit from an extended network capacity, high voice quality and a vast array of VoIP applications.

"AudioCodes has a long history in providing IP media gateway solutions and they were able to rapidly implement a VoIP enhanced solution for us to interoperate with our system," said Haleh Partow, Vice President of Technical Marketing for QUALCOMM. "AudioCodes' media gateway solutions are ready to terminate VoIP traffic over EV-DO Rev. A networks and provide the many benefits of using EV-DO Rev. A technology."

"AudioCodes, a leader in the VoIP industry believes that EV-DO Rev. A is an excellent option for wireless VoIP and demonstrates the highest level of benefits," stated Lior Aldema, Vice President of Marketing at AudioCodes. "We are pleased to work with QUALCOMM for this demonstration and believe that this accomplishment validates advanced VoIP over EV-DO Rev. A networks."

AudioCodes' Mediant family of media gateways are designed as IP-based media processing systems to support Voice over IP (VoIP), as well as Cellular over IP applications. Utilizing Megaco, MGCP or SIP standards-based control signaling, the Mediant media gateways can be easily integrated and deployed into best-of-breed cellular networks. Additionally, the Mediant media gateways also support other access networks, including wireline VoIP, UMTS, GSM and cable, making AudioCodes' Mediant media gateways an excellent choice to fulfill the current and future needs of the CDMA-based IMS core network. The Mediant family of media gateways can scale from 48 in a 1U and up to 36,000 EVRC channels in a 7' Telco rack.

Heavy.com Video Makes Noise On V CAST Exclusively From Verizon Wireless
LAS VEGAS, BEDMINSTER, NJ and NEW YORK — April 6, 2006 — Heavy.com, the number one digital entertainment brand, is bringing its original video programming exclusively to Verizon Wireless V CAST phones. The companies announced from CTIA Wireless 2006 today that V CAST will soon feature a Heavy V CAST channel where customers can cue up Heavy.com’s video content, including original series, extreme sports live-action clips and pop culture spoofs, the hottest sketch comedy and viral videos.

More than 10 million unique viewers per month count on Heavy.com to provide them with their entertainment fix. Now V CAST customers can join in the fun with the Heavy V CAST Entertainment channel. The channel features nine tongue-in-cheek sub-channels, including “Hairy Women of Rock,” “Pop Tartlets,” “Hip to the Hop,” “Dudes and Duds of Rock,” “Krash-o-Rama”, “Pranks,” “More Cowbell,” “Motocross Your Heart and Hope Not to Die” and ”Sk8ter H8ter.” With the Heavy V CAST Entertainment channel, V CAST customers can be the first to view hip video clips that are sure to crank up the laugh factor.

“We’re committed to delivering programming that people want, in the formats they want and on the hottest devices they demand,” said Alex Green, general manager of Heavy’s mobile division. “Heavy’s video programming is being optimized for V CAST customers who want to take their entertainment with them on the go as we provide fans with the best video content in the palms of their hands.”

A true digital entertainment content and distribution pioneer, Heavy was the first to offer downloadable video content for the Sony PSPTM – and it was the first to offer video programs free for iPod downloads via sponsor support.

V CAST from Verizon Wireless allows customers to view video clips from the hottest names in entertainment, news, sports and more in the palms of their hands. V CAST is currently available to more than 150 million Americans and runs on Verizon Wireless’ broadband network, the most robust, award-winning wireless broadband network in the nation.

To get V CAST from Verizon Wireless, customers simply equip their V CAST-enabled phones with a V CAST VPak subscription for $15.00 monthly access added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan. Unlimited basic video clips are included, but application download fees apply for 3D games and premium video. There are no airtime charges to download, stream or watch V CAST content.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

Media Contact Info

Jeffrey Nelson
Jeffrey.Nelson@VerizonWireless.com
908-306-4824

Andy Morris for Heavy.com
The Morris + King Company
andy.morris@morris-king.com
212-561-7465

Lane Buschel for Heavy.com
The Morris + King Company
lane.buschel@morris-king.com
212-561-7454

Sprint Furthers Its Mobile Music Leadership

Sprint Furthers Its Mobile Music Leadership
LAS VEGAS — 04/06/2006 — The Sprint Music Store(SM), the first music service in the U.S. to allow song downloads over the air, is now the first wireless music service in the U.S. to announce that two million songs have been downloaded since its launch on Oct. 24, 2005. Additionally, the Sprint Music Store was honored last night with two high-profile industry awards, Wireless Week's Excellence Award for Mobile Content and Outlook 4Mobility's Innovation Award, during the CTIA Wireless 2006 conference in Las Vegas.

"The momentum of the Sprint Music Store is remarkable and truly an industry first, with our second million downloads reached in less time than our first million. Since we stopped offering free promotional incentives on January 14, the usage of the Sprint Music Store has actually increased, so our customers are clearly seeing the value in the convenience and ease of use of the Sprint Music Store. We're also very pleased that recognition of the Sprint Music Store extends to well-known industry observers such as Wireless Week and Outlook 4Mobility," said Nancy Beaton, director, entertainment and personalization for Sprint.

Wireless Week's annual Excellence Award for Mobile Content recognizes the single-most exemplary achievement for mobile content during the past year. Wireless Week's editors and writers submitted nominations for the award, and its editorial board ultimately selected the Sprint Music Store as the recipient. Criteria for the award is based on six categories: (1) vision and leadership, (2) subscriber growth, (3) marketing savvy and innovation, (4) customer and community service, (5) peer respect and (6) financial performance.

The Innovation Award from Andrew Seybold's wireless analyst and consulting firm, Outlook 4Mobility, was presented to the Sprint Music Store for being the first mobile music service in the U.S. to announce one million song downloads on February 15, 2006. This year Sprint is one of only six companies to receive an Innovation Award, which honors outstanding achievements throughout the entire wireless industry.

The Sprint Music Store allows customers to browse, preview and purchase songs while on the go anywhere on the nationwide Sprint Power Vision(SM) network. A growing selection of more than 400,000 songs from virtually every genre is available via EMI Music, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group.

For $2.50 per song, customers receive two copies of the song – one for their phone and another for their PC. Customers can also burn their music to a CD using Windows Media Player. To use the Sprint Music Store, a Sprint phone enabled for the Sprint Power Vision network is required, and a data plan is recommended.

Media Contact:

Aaron Radelet
703-433-8246
aaron.radelet@sprint.com

Pantech Announces Multimedia Powerhouse Model For Helio In U.S.

Pantech Announces Multimedia Powerhouse Model For Helio In U.S.
SEOUL, South Korea/LAS VEGAS, U.S. - April 6 2006: Pantech Group - the number two mobile phone manufacturer in South Korea - today announced its new ‘Hero’ EV-DO handset, a multimedia powerhouse model which is expected to become available in the U.S. this spring.

The ‘Hero’ will be offered in the U.S. by mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) Helio, a joint venture between Korean mobile operator SK Telecom and Internet service provider EarthLink Inc., and will be a high end phone in the Helio portfolio when it launches its new mobile service this spring.

The new slider handset, on display at CTIA Wireless 2006, is designed with a jet black finish and is a virtual mobile entertainment center with a substantial 2.2 inch LCD display, industry-leading audio capabilities with full duplex stereo speakers and a 2.0 mega-pixel camera for capturing pictures or video.

Sung Kyu Lee, President & CEO, Pantech Wireless, Inc., said: “We are excited about the U.S. launch of the ‘Hero’ for a range of reasons. First, we believe that the new phone will be of particular interest for U.S. consumers, with its stylish, attractive design and its wide range of multimedia functions”.

“Second, we believe that our relationship with Helio will play a big role in building our brand in this market. Working with an MVNO like Helio will help build the awareness and credibility of the Pantech brand in the U.S.,” said Mr. Lee.

The ‘Hero’ packs a co-processor chip that can provide high-quality music and video for an exceptional entertainment experience, allowing for extraordinary versatility in content and services. The phone also offers a powerful 70 MB memory along with external capacity.

Pantech plans to ramp up sales in the U.S. by 20% in 2006, through a greater focus on developing its brand awareness in the market place and an increase in direct supplies to major U.S. service operators. The company expects to increase direct supplies to service operators in the U.S. by up to 70% this year through Pantech Wireless, Inc.

Kyocera Wireless And International Road Dynamics Launch M2M Security System To Safeguard Vehicles Transporting Nuclear Materials
SAN DIEGO and SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN - (April 6, 2006) - Kyocera Wireless Corp., a leading global manufacturer of CDMA wireless handsets and devices, and International Road Dynamics (IRD), a leading intelligent transportation systems technology provider today announced their collaboration on IRD's Active Nuclear Source Tool Alarm. The new radiation tampering alarm system integrates the award-winning Kyocera 200 Module for real time, CDMA wireless communications and safeguards vehicles carrying hazardous nuclear materials. The innovative alarm system satisfies new requirements of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the safe transport of radioactive source materials. The solution has been approved for use with the largest CDMA carriers in North America as well as multiple regional carriers across the United States and Canada.

The Kyocera-enabled Active Nuclear Source Tool Alarm takes advantage of the inherent data capabilities and ubiquity of CDMA networks to provide mission-critical four-way protection against theft and dangerous accidents. First, the system requires positive driver authentication for operation of vehicles with a radiation source greater than 19 curries. In addition, the solution immobilizes vehicles parked in unsecured areas preventing unauthorized drivers from moving or stealing valuable resources. Finally, if the radiation source container is tampered with or damaged, an alarm sounds a high-pitched warning and simultaneously sends a message to both the IRD monitoring center and to a user-designated contact person. As a final layer of protection, an IRD technician contacts the user hot line as a redundant alert verification. Fail-safe points are built-in to give an employee time to shut down the drill if the alarm is accidentally tripped.

"With the Kyocera 200 Module already integrated in the IRD fleet management solution, IRD could easily and economically integrate a "plug & play" alarm solution to quickly provide a customer solution to protect resources, control costs and respond to new security standards required by the NRC," said Dean Fledderjohn, general manager of the M2M division at Kyocera Wireless Corp. "Smart investments in scalable M2M technology give enterprises who want to keep a competitive edge the flexibility to respond to the ever changing business environment."

The easy to deploy Active Nuclear Source Tool Alarm was designed for easy integration with IRD's industry-standard oil and gas fleet management solutions which allows remote GPS tracking of vehicles as well as increased productivity via remote monitoring and management of mission critical events, fleet vehicles and drivers. The new alarm is another in a series of innovative products designed for oil and gas and forestry industries that provide real-time interaction for a wide range of solutions such as: blast hazard switches and man-down alerts that allow 200+ meters effective distance from hazardous equipment; aftermarket seatbelt sensor kits for monitoring compliance with seatbelt safety regulations; central tire inflation systems to manage safety and onboard weight in harsh environments; and advanced driver scoring reports to reinforce safe driving behaviors.

"With homeland security challenges on the rise, often quickly and without warning, it's more important than ever to respond to customer needs promptly and as an integrated part of the team," said Tony Reynolds, fleet sales manager, International Road Dynamics. "We chose Kyocera Wireless as a communications technology partner for their easy to integrate and customer proven CDMA module. With Kyocera onboard, IRD can provide solid systems and solutions that allow customers to respond immediately to industry changes and protect their initial investments."
For more information on IRD systems and solutions, please call (306) 653-6600, email info@irdinc.com or visit www.irdinc.com.

New UTStarcom CDM7025 Handset Makes Basic Beautiful
LAS VEGAS and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., April 6, 2006 -- Basic doesn't have to mean boring as proven by UTStarcom Personal Communications' new CDM7025 wireless handset, which is being introduced at CTIA Wireless 2006 in Las Vegas. With the CDM7025, UTStarcom Personal Communications, a division of UTStarcom, Inc., brings basic wireless phones up several notches by adding a clean and attractive design and the most desired features, such as text messaging, speaker phone, mobile gaming and enhanced battery life. The CDM7025 is part of the growing line of wireless devices manufactured by UTStarcom Personal Communications and on display at booth, #1106.

"A great basic wireless phone does not have to be bulky or boring," said Philip Christopher, President of UTStarcom Personal Communications.

"We believe both carriers and their customers will both appreciate the value, style and functionality of the CDM7025."

The simple, yet functional CDM7025 comes in dual mode or tri mode versions. The handset includes a 16MB Flash and 8MB RAM memory. Equipped with the MSM6050 chipset, the phone is GPSOne capable/e911 compliant. The CDM7025 has a 1.5" 65K color main display supports BMP, GIF, JPEG and PNG image formats. The phone also supports multiple audio formats QCELP, EVRC, MIDI and MP3.

Consumers will appreciate the phone's compact and lightweight format as well as its more advanced features. The CDM7025 weighs just 3.2 ounces and measures 3.5" (h) x 1.9" (w) x 0.8" (d). The handset is equipped with voice activated dialing, built-in speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones, a 500-entry phone book, text messaging capability and up to 250 minutes talk time and 320 hours standby time.

JibJab Video Classics And New Releases Available Exclusively To Verizon Wireless V CAST Customers
LAS VEGAS and BEDMINSTER, NJ — April 6, 2006 — Verizon Wireless V CAST customers can now call up their favorite JibJab videos with the touch of a button following the announcement today of an exclusive mobile video arrangement between Verizon Wireless and JibJab Media at CTIA Wireless 2006.

JibJab took the online world by storm when its parodies “This Land” and “Good to be in DC!” were seen more than 80 million times during the last Presidential election. Since then, the company has built JibJab.com into one of the top comedy destinations on the Internet. Now V CAST customers can access fifteen of JibJab’s most popular videos as well as all upcoming videos from their wireless phones as they are simultaneously released on the Web.

“V CAST will un-tether our brand from the browser and enable our audience to get JibJab on-the-go,” said chief executive officer and co-founder of JibJab, Gregg Spiridellis. “Verizon Wireless has the best network, a massive audience and a deep commitment to programming. We’re thrilled to be in business with them.”

Ryan Hughes, director of consumer content programming and business development at Verizon Wireless, said, “At Verizon Wireless, we are always looking for ways to expand our V CAST lineup and bring the best of entertainment to our customers. JibJab created a cultural phenomenon with its parodies and we are excited to offer V CAST customers exclusive access to JibJab content from their wireless phones.”

V CAST from Verizon Wireless allows customers to view video clips from the hottest names in entertainment, news, sports and more in the palms of their hands. V CAST is currently available to more than 150 million Americans and runs on Verizon Wireless’ broadband network, the most robust, award-winning wireless broadband network in the nation.

To get V CAST from Verizon Wireless, customers simply equip their V CAST-enabled phones with a V CAST VPak subscription for $15.00 monthly access added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan. Unlimited basic video clips are included, but application download fees apply for 3D games and premium video. V CAST is available in the V CAST coverage area.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com. For more information about JibJab, visit them online at www.JibJab.com.

Media Contact Info

Jeffrey Nelson
Jeffrey.Nelson@VerizonWireless.com
908-306-4824

Hanh Rohan
JibJab Media Inc.
Hanh@JibJab.net
310-664-1971

AtomFilms And Verizon Wireless Launch Exclusive V CAST Channel To Bring Best Original Film And Animation Shorts To V CAST Customers

AtomFilms And Verizon Wireless Launch Exclusive V CAST Channel To Bring Best Original Film And Animation Shorts To V CAST Customers
LAS VEGAS, BEDMINSTER, NJ, and SAN FRANCISCO — April 6, 2006 — Atom Entertainment, Inc., the broadband entertainment leader, and Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s first wireless broadband network, announced today a multi-year exclusive agreement to bring AtomFilms® original short-form entertainment to V CAST customers. An AtomFilms mobile video channel will debut in May as part of V CAST’s basic entertainment programming.

This exclusive deal with Verizon Wireless marks the first time AtomFilms’ bite-sized entertainment content – ideally suited for on-demand digital distribution – will be widely available to consumers on mobile phones. AtomFilms also recently launched AtomFilms To GoTM, a new section of its award-winning Web site that makes content available on portable devices.

“We have had our eye on mobile phones since our inception, and we are happy to be launching our mobile video channel with Verizon Wireless, the industry leader,” said Mika Salmi, chief executive officer of Atom Entertainment, Inc. “The AtomFilms channel on V CAST will be a hugely entertaining service for consumers and a major distribution opportunity for our talented independent filmmakers and animators.”

A pioneer and leader in the online video category since 1999, AtomFilms has reviewed hundreds of thousands of short film and animation titles, gaining a deep understanding of industry talent, and the habits and demands of on-demand digital audiences. This rare perspective has enabled AtomFilms to team with the entertainment industry’s most innovative and entertaining talent, including JibJab, Aardman, Jason Reitman, Joe Cartoon, and more.

The AtomFilms V CAST channel will be available within the Entertainment category and will be updated daily. The AtomFilms V CAST channel will have the same type of original, high-quality content that has attracted a monthly online audience of over five million unique users to AtomFilms’ award-winning Web site.

Content and categories within the AtomFilms channel on V CAST will include:

• AtomFilms Studio Originals – New projects developed by AtomFilms with its most successful filmmakers

• Tim Burton’s Stainboy – A popular series from a legendary filmmaker, chronicling the exploits of an animated anti-hero

Verizon Wireless Brings New Content From ‘The O.C.’ To Mobile Phones
LAS VEGAS and BEDMINSTER, NJ — April 6, 2006 — From CTIA Wireless 2006, Verizon Wireless, the nation’s leader in delivering wireless entertainment programming, announced today a new interactive multimedia experience for fans of “The O.C.,” the Warner Bros. Television’s hit series which airs on FOX (Thursdays 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET/PT). Verizon Wireless customers are now able to exclusively experience the launch of a new wireless series, called Atomic County, based on “The O.C.” on V CAST, plus get insider video clips, ring tones, ring back tones, wallpaper and more. Fans don’t have to wait for Thursday night to immerse themselves in all the heart-stopping drama from the gang from Orange County. Verizon Wireless V CAST customers can watch on their wireless phones, even on-the-go, as their favorite characters – Marissa, Ryan, Seth and Summer – tackle relationships, parents, parties and high school.

John Stratton, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless, said, “This agreement with the Warner Bros. Television Group and FOX goes beyond video content. It is about creating a multimedia, interactive engagement with the audience. Actually, the entire investment in V CAST – and this platform that took us two years to build – is based on the concept of creating a 360 degree, fully immersive multimedia experience for our customers. For the fan, this means surrounding himself with the show and creating a great experience.”

Lisa Gregorian, executive vice president of worldwide marketing at Warner Bros. Television Group, said “We are incredibly excited about being able to bring fans of ‘The O.C.’ a whole new series which will extend beyond the television and onto V CAST. We believe that not only Atomic County, but all the great clips and games and ring tones, many previously only available to O.C. Insiders, will offer terrific exposure for the series and, more importantly, a rich experience for the fan.”

“The O.C.” on V CAST – Original Programming, Recaps and Previews

Verizon Wireless is launching a new program for fans of “The O.C.” based on Seth Cohen’s own comic, Atomic County. The show will be a series of original two-minute animated shorts that will be available exclusively on V CAST. The series makes its debut later this month and will feature 14 original shorts.

In addition to checking out what’s happening with Atomic County, die-hard fans can watch O.C. Insider Clips on their V CAST-enabled phones. V CAST customers that have always dreamed of being a part of the gang in Orange County can catch all the behind-the-scenes bloopers, outtakes, interviews and fashion tips directly from the show’s cast and crew members. And for those fans that can’t wait a full week to witness Julie’s latest scandal or Ryan’s next fight, the upcoming episode’s trailer is also available on V CAST-enabled phones.
V CAST from Verizon Wireless allows customers to view video clips from the hottest names in entertainment, news and sports, plus download music over their air onto their phones. V CAST is currently available to more than 150 million Americans.

“The O.C.” Ring Tones, Ring Back Tones, Wallpaper, Games and More

Verizon Wireless offers fans the ability to surround themselves with the specific content from “The O.C.” Customers will be able to download “The O.C.”-themed ring tones, ring back tones and wallpaper directly on to their Get It Now®-enabled phones to enhance and extend the show’s experience beyond Thursday nights. Later this year, Verizon Wireless also will have an exclusive preview of the new wireless game based on “The O.C.”

“The O.C.”-themed ring tones, ring back tones, wallpaper and games are located in the Get It Now virtual store. Download charges for Get It Now applications vary and airtime charges apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications. Customers need a Get It Now-enabled handset and Verizon Wireless digital service to access the Get It Now virtual store.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
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Based on the CDMA 1xEVDO standard, the newest Third Generation (3G) wireless data technology available, TELUS' Wireless High Speed network offers clients mobile access to the Internet, e-mail servers and other data networks at speeds similar to broadband desktop access. Clients using the Sierra Wireless embedded module will experience typical download speeds of 400 to 700 kilobits per second, and possible speeds of more than 2 megabits per second.

“When TELUS announced Wireless High Speed last year, Panasonic customers began asking us if this was a possibility for ruggedized notebooks,” says Thom Leiper, Director, Communication and Computer Products, Panasonic Canada. “As we have done so many times in the past, Panasonic reacted to its customers’ requests. And once again, we continue to lead the ruggedized notebook market by offering next-generation, high-speed mobile data access.”

Adds Robert Blumenthal, TELUS’ senior vice president of products and services: "By uniting the broadband data access speeds of our Wireless High Speed network with the newest ruggedized portable computing products from Panasonic, TELUS continues to provide Canadian business with the most powerful mobile data solutions available.”
TELUS Wireless High Speed network coverage in Canada is already available in major urban centres across Canada, including Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City.

The dual-band Sierra Wireless EM5625 embedded module provides a powerful, reliable, wireless engine that offers "always-on" voice, data, and messaging functionality. The embedded module is designed to be fully backward compatible with TELUS' 1X network, which covers more than 90% of the Canadian population, and offers mobile data service where Wireless High Speed is not yet available.

"Having an integrated, always-there connection to TELUS’ Wireless High Speed network offers Toughbook customers a simple-to-use tool to help them remain responsive and work efficiently with colleagues from wherever they need to be,” said Dan Schieler, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Sierra Wireless. “We are pleased to work with Panasonic and TELUS to bring these benefits to the Canadian market.”

Both of the Panasonic notebooks feature full magnesium alloy casing (20 times the strength of ABS plastic casing); protection from drop, shock, vibration, water, dust, heat and cold; and Ultra Bright 13.3" 1024 x 768 XGA TFT colour direct sunlight viewable displays. Both the CF18 and CF29 come with a three-year limited warranty including parts and labour and are available now at a manufacturer’s suggested price of $4,595.00 and $5,495.00, respectively (re-seller price may vary).

ZTE Rolls Out The World´s First Commercial Release Of IOS V5.0-Based All-IP CDMA2000 Solution
April 6, 2006 - ZTE Corporation, the fastest growing global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced it has become the first telecom equipment provider with the capability to successfully deploy All-IP CDMA2000 solutions based on the IOS V5.0 standard for commercial use worldwide.

ZTE´s All-IP CDMA2000 solution offers carriers several advantages including vocoder savings, large savings on transmission costs, better QoS (Quality of Service) and improved voice quality. In addition, the All-IP solution is based on IOS V5.0 standards that ease any multi-vendor interoperability issues and enable the operator to make a smooth migration to IMS.

ZTE´s All-IP based product has already passed stringent tests and evaluations of the advanced IOS V5.0 based Ap interface offering TrFO (Transcoder Free Operation) and RTO (Remote Transcoder Operation) functions by Reliance Infocomm, the largest CDMA provider in India, and has been successfully deployed for commercial use in China and Sri Lanka.

"This innovative All-IP infrastructure will allow carriers to reduce their CapEx and OpEx, enabling them to extend their savings to the end-user. Not many vendors around the world today have the ability to offer All-IP CDMA, or have it included in their roadmap," said Mr. Zhao Xianming, general manager of ZTE´s CDMA business division, "ZTE is the first to offer All-IP CDMA2000 based on IOS V5.0 and it is gratifying to know that ZTE is helping the telecom world with these ground-breaking solutions."

ZTE´s unique All-IP CDMA2000 and GoTa technologies are currently deployed in nearly 60 countries by over 100 operators with a global capacity of more than 30 million lines.

ZTE has already introduced its digital trunking system GoTa (Global open Trunking architecture) offering enhanced push-to-talk services based on CDMA2000 technology. GoTa systems have been implemented globally including in Norway, Russia, Brazil and Malaysia. ZTE-patented GoTa technology has also been licensed to major telecoms equipment companies worldwide.

Drawing from the world’s largest cartoon library, Cartoon Network will provide V CAST customers with video content from the network’s original series, including The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, The Powerpuff Girls, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Codename: Kids Next Door and Dexter’s Laboratory.

V CAST customers who want to view edgy animated comedy and action series can download content from Adult Swim, Cartoon Network’s late night sister service with content from original productions, including The Venture Bros., Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Sealab 2021 and Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law.

In addition, V CAST customers can continue to access CNN video-on-demand clips from Now in the News (updated hourly), as well as additional programming offered from categories including Top Stories, Business News, Sports, Politics and Entertainment.

“Cartoon Network and Adult Swim programming has translated very well on many levels,” said Jim Samples, executive vice president and general manager for Cartoon Network Worldwide. “We are thrilled to have our programs distributed on Verizon Wireless’ V CAST service, allowing our viewers another opportunity to catch some of their favorite shows.”

“Through this arrangement, TCM will be able to deliver t op-quality movie entertainment through an innovative program! ming pla tform that reaches viewers beyond the normal television viewing experience,” said Tom Karsch, executive vice president and general manager for TCM. “This strategy, in turn, allows the network to broaden its appeal to a wider audience.”

V CAST from Verizon Wireless allows customers to view video clips from the hottest names in entertainment, news, sports and more in the palms of their hands. V CAST is currently available to more than 150 million Americans and runs on Verizon Wireless’ broadband network, the most robust, award-winning wireless broadband network in the nation.

To get V CAST from Verizon Wireless, customers simply equip their V CAST-enabled phones with a V CAST VPak subscription for $15.00 monthly access added to their Verizon Wireless calling plan. Unlimited basic video clips are included, but application download fees apply for 3D games and premium video. V CAST is available in the V CAST coverage area.

For more information about Verizon Wireless product s and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

UTStarcom CDM7075 Camera Phone Focuses On Helping Getting Phone Users In The Picture
LAS VEGAS and HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., April 5, 2006 -- Improving communications without increasing complexity or pricing is the focus of the new CDM7075 wireless camera phone from UTStarcom Personal Communications, a division of UTStarcom Inc. The CDM7075, which is being introduced this week at CTIA Wireless 2006, booth # 1106, is an attractive and affordable camera phone that is designed to appeal to the non-camera consumers by combining quality, practicality and style.

"UTStarcom recognized that there are still significant numbers of mobile phone users who have resisted upgrading to a camera phone because they are convinced that the handsets they are using are satisfactory," said Philip Christopher, President of UTStarcom Personal Communications.

"By combining great looks with ease of use and affordability, we believe this is the phone that will convince consumers to add digital photography to their mobile communications capability."

The CDM7075 supports commonly-used image formats including BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG and supports audio formats including QCELP, EVRC and MP3 (ringtones only). With voice-activated dialing and built-in speakerphone, users will find it easy to make calls and feel safe to stay on a call especially while driving.

With MSM6050 chipset and 32MB/8MB Flash/RAM memory capacity, the CDM7075 supports SMS and enhanced text messaging with picture and sound. It can save up to 500 phonebook entries and comes with a powerful Lithium Ion 950 mAh battery, which allows users up to 3.5 hours of talk-time and about 7 days of stand-by time.

New Bluetooth-Enabled LG Style-i Lets Customers Make The Call – Remotely
LAS VEGAS and BEDMINSTER, NJ — April 5, 2006 — Verizon Wireless, the nation’s premier provider of wireless products and services, makes it even easier for busy customers to stay connected while on the move. The new Bluetooth®-enabled LG Style-i is the ultimate mobile lifestyle tool, allowing customers the freedom of being able to step away from their Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones but still make and receive calls.

Perfect for the entrepreneur juggling all aspects of running a business, the Style-i slips easily into any pocket or purse and allows customers to continue to make or receive calls even if their Bluetooth-enabled handset is charging at their desks up to 30 ft. away. Once paired with a Bluetooth-enabled phone, customers can use the Style-i to answer, end, make or transfer a call. The Style-i is equipped with a caller-ID display, an ergonomic keypad for easy dialing, last number redial, 3-way calling and call waiting. It is a virtual remote control to your mobile phone. Additional features of the Style-i are as follows:

• Bluetooth Version 1.2 for Headset and Hands-Free use

• 180 mAh Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery

• Talk Time: Up to 8 Hours

• Standby Time: 200 Hours

• Weight: 0.79 oz.

• 2.5 Headset Jack

• Hold Key to Lock Buttons

Customers with the Bluetooth-enabled LG handset or other select Bluetooth-enabled handsets can purchase the Style-i for $129.99 from a Verizon Wireless Communications Store or by visiting www.verizonwireless.com.

For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

UTStarcom Demonstrates Industry's First Live Video Transmission At CTIA Using EVDO Revision A Wireless Technology

UTStarcom Demonstrates Industry''s First Live Video Transmission At CTIA Using EVDO Revision A Wireless Technology
CTIA WIRELESS, LAS VEGAS, April 5, 2006 -- UTStarcom, Inc., a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions and services, today announced that it is demonstrating the industry's first live video transmission using EVDO Revision A (Rev A) wireless technology at the CTIA WIRELESS show in Las Vegas this week. The company believes the demonstration of streaming video and VoIP applications, which uses UTStarcom's new EVDO Rev A solution, confirms the technological viability of the standard for powering and delivering broadband wireless services and rich media content to wireless mobile devices. In addition, UTStarcom will be introducing new CDMA2000 4GV(TM) codecs at CTIA.

"As a leading provider of wireless broadband technology worldwide, UTStarcom has expanded on its distributed 1xRTT architecture to provide EVDO Rev A capabilities, which is designed to enable operators to offer a much faster network to their customers," said Jack Mar, president of CDMA division at UTStarcom. "With UTStarcom's new distributed EVDO Rev A solution, we expect that operators can offer higher-speed bandwidth for multimedia applications and allow end users to access multiple services at the same time from a single device."

EVDO Rev A Demonstration

The EVDO Rev A demonstration employs UTStarcom's new distributed EVDO Rev A solution, which is part of its MovingMedia(TM) 2000 suite of wireless networking products. The MovingMedia 2000 iCell PICO EVDO Rev A IP Radio Access Network (RAN) is designed to enable seamless indoor wireless coverage via cost-effective IP networks, providing a high-performance, cost-effective solution for operators seeking to offer indoor campus-wide roaming. The MovingMedia 2000 iCell Macro 1X and EVDO IP RAN is designed to enable ubiquitous wide-area coverage via IP networks and can be used in urban, suburban, and rural environments.

CDMA2000 4GV Codecs

UTStarcom will also be demonstrating the new CDMA2000 4GV codecs at CTIA. 4GV is the next generation 3GPP2 standards-based EVRC-B codec. 4GV is designed to allow service providers to dynamically prioritize voice capacity on their network as required.

Axesstel Announces New Line Of 3G Gateways Converging EV-DO Data, 1X Voice, Analog Fax And Wi-Fi Router
LAS VEGAS, Apr 05, 2006 -- Axesstel, Inc., a leader in the design and development of fixed wireless voice and broadband data products, today announced a new product line of 3G wireless broadband gateways, beginning with the MV300 Series CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Gateways. The MV300 Series, including the MV310 (450 MHz), MV320 (800 MHz), MV330 (1900 MHz) and MV340 (800/1900 MHz), seamlessly combines CDMA2000 1xEV-DO wireless wide area networking (WWAN), a Wi-Fi wireless local area networking (WLAN) router, CDMA2000 1X circuit switch cellular voice and analog fax technology to provide wireless broadband data access, voice calling and fax capabilities in an easy-to-use, integrated desktop networking device. Commercial shipments of the first models in the series are anticipated to begin in the third quarter of 2006.

The MV300 Series Gateways address the demand from fixed wireless and mobile carriers for a terminal device that enables them to offer residential, small office/home office (SOHO), enterprise and commercial customers a cost-effective alternative to landline voice service and a superior high-speed alternative to dial up, integrated services digital network (ISDN) and digital subscriber line (DSL).

"There is pent up demand for terminal solutions that address the convergence of 3G data and voice, landline and wireless technologies, and WWAN and WLAN networking," said Mike Kwon, chief executive officer for Axesstel. "Residential and business customers alike are looking for a simple solution that serves all their voice and data needs, while operators are looking to capture more market share, and grow their subscriber bases. Our new MV300 Series Gateways converge disparate technologies, offer an easy-to-use integrated solution for end-users, and enables operators to leverage existing investments to expand their market share. The MV300 Series further diversifies our growing broadband product portfolio and will allow us to significantly expand our addressable market into more developed regions."

Engineered with a sleek new desktop and wall-mountable design, the MV300 Series Gateways leverage CDMA2000 1xEV-DO technology to provide broadband data at speeds up to 2.4 Mbps for high-speed access to email, the Internet, data intensive photos and graphics, and multi-media streaming. The MV300 Series will be backward compatible to CDMA2000 1X to ensure subscribers maintain high-speed connectivity in areas where a CDMA2000 1xEV-DO network is not yet available.

Plug a landline or cordless phone into a MV300 Series Gateway and users can make voice calls over a wireless CDMA2000 1X cellular network. Plug in an analog fax machine and users can begin sending and receiving facsimiles.

Integrated with an 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi router, the MV300 Series Gateways offer laptop users the convenience of wireless connectivity to broadband data from any room in a home or office and allows easy set up of a local hotspot for a variety of applications in enterprise, retail, public transportation and emergency response environments. Without any software drivers to install, a four-port Ethernet (RJ-45) router provides a trouble-free, plug-and-play solution that enables users to network multiple laptop and desktop PCs for streamlined access to high-speed data. A USB port provides an additional data connection point and two built-in RJ-11 ports enable users to plug in a fax machine or up to four landline phones. The dual-band (800/1900 MHz) functionality of the MV340 provides compatibility with networks worldwide.

Additional features of the Axesstel MV300 Series CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Gateways include:

-- Compatibility with other LAN and WLAN networking devices to further expand device networking capability

-- Two receive diversity antennas and two Wi-Fi antennas to maximize data throughput

-- Battery back up to ensure uninterrupted voice and data connectivity

For more information and a photo of the MV300 Series Gateway visit, www.axesstel.com

Contact:

Kim K. HanekeAxesstel, Inc.858-228-7249khaneke@axesstel.com

Sprint Showcases The Power Of Mobility For Business Customers At CTIA Wireless 2006

Sprint Showcases The Power Of Mobility For Business Customers At CTIA Wireless 2006
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — 04/05/2006 - WHAT: Sprint is showcasing new and emerging wireless data capabilities for business customers as part of its activities at CTIA Wireless, April 5-7 in Las Vegas. Sprint is located on the exhibit floor, booth number 1439. Visitors to the booth will have access to a breadth of products and services that help extend the workplace. Highlights include:

Network

Next-Generation Mobile Broadband (EV-DO) Capabilities - The power of Sprint's networks and unique assets make it best-positioned to deliver unmatched mobility products and services for customers. Sprint's strategic plan includes building this next-generation technology to the broadest extent of any competitor. Sprint plans to make EV-DO Release A service broadly available by the end of first quarter of 2007 to about 154 million people. Using select devices at CTIA, Sprint will demonstrate EV-DO Rev. A technology which enables peak download data rates of 3.1Mbps and peak upload data rates of 1.8 Mbps.

Sprint Mobile Broadband Wireless Access Router - Attendees can view certified Wi-Fi routers from Linksys and Junxion that can be used in conjunction with a Sprint Mobile Broadband Connection Card to enable a hotspot for access to Sprint's Mobile Broadband service.

Sprint Mobile Broadband USB Device - Sprint is offering a preview of its soon-to-come Mobile Broadband card that plugs into a USB port enabling more devices to access Sprint Mobile Broadband service on the Sprint Power Vision Network. Sprint expects to make these types of devices commercially available later this year.

Embedded Solutions - Sprint is demonstrating its latest in rugged and embedded module device lineup including the Symbol MC9097 mobile computer, the industry's first rugged mobile computer to offer Nextel walkie-talkie capabilities. Sprint will also feature select rugged and semi-rugged Panasonic Toughbook notebook computers with built-in access to Sprint Mobile Broadband service with the embedded EM5625 OEM module from Sierra Wireless. Additionally, Sprint will be displaying machine-to-machine devices for use in wireless WAN, telemetry and fleet management solutions.

Applications

Sprint Mobile Workgroup Solutions - Sprint is launching a new set of CDMA mobile business applications that use GPS technology, further strengthening its ability to meet customer mobility requirements on both iDEN and CDMA networks. On-site demonstrations focus on location-based service applications for navigation, tracking and field force automation. Sprint was recently named 2005 Location Based Services Company of the Year by Frost and Sullivan.

Sprint Easy Office - Sprint has made it easier for small businesses to leverage the capabilities of a full-featured wireless messaging service without the installation, maintenance or expense of on-site hardware and software.
Using select Sprint and Nextel handsets, including all CDMA and iDEN BlackBerry devices. Customers experience the convenience of real-time access to their calendar, email, contact and task lists even while away from the office.

Verizon Wireless To Develop Flash Mobile Ecosystem In North America
BEDMINSTER, NJ and SAN JOSE, CA — April 5, 2006 — Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced a strategic alliance with Verizon Wireless to start a mobile ecosystem built around Flash® technology that will allow developers to create new interactive mobile content experiences for Verizon Wireless customers. Through this agreement, Verizon Wireless is expected to become the first wireless operator in North America to introduce Flash-enabled handsets that use the technology to deliver a customized user experience. Developers will be able to create and offer new rich content, applications and data services based on Flash and targeted at these handsets.

"At Verizon Wireless we recognize that an exciting and simple to use mobile experience will accelerate customer adoption of new data services now offered across our network," said John Stratton, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "Our relationship with Adobe will help us deliver a rich, seamless and branded experience across mobile devices and at verizonwireless.com."

The powerful combination of Verizon Wireless and Adobe will enable the mobile developer community and content providers to target new handsets from the leading wireless operator, utilizing the design and development environments of choice for millions of designers and developers around the world -- Adobe® Creative Suite and Macromedia® Studio from Adobe. Using these industry standard creative tools, the development community can express their creativity and bring engaging mobile experiences to Verizon Wireless subscribers.

"Verizon Wireless is an industry innovator and is pioneering new consumer content," said Al Ramadan, senior vice president, Mobile and Device Solutions Business Unit at Adobe. "This relationship marks an important point in the evolution of the wireless experience and provides an unique on-ramp for the millions of web designers who have been waiting to bring their creative ideas to our connected mobile world."

Developers interested in learning more about using Adobe products and technology to create content for mobile devices can visit www.vzwdevelopers.com. Further information is also available from Adobe at www.macromedia.com/devnet/devices/dev_program.

Verizon Wireless Expands VZ Navigator Location-Based Service To The V
LAS VEGAS and BEDMINSTER, NJ — April 5, 2006 — Verizon Wireless announced today from the CTIA Wireless 2006 show that it has expanded its VZ NavigatorSM service to include the popular all-in-one mobile phone, The V. With VZ Navigator and The V from Verizon Wireless, customers can access a wide array of Location Based Services (LBS) options, including mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and the ability to find more than 14 million points of interest.

Lee Daniels, director of enterprise product development for Verizon Wireless, said, “When VZ Navigator launched on the Motorola V325 earlier this year, it became one of the hottest new tools for customers and received positive news coverage in publications such as Wireless Week and PC Magazine Online. We are pleased to expand VZ Navigator to The V, giving customers another valuable service on the popular all-in-one device.”

VZ Navigator is perfect for customers that are constantly on-the-go, allowing them to see a map of their current location or an address in the U.S., locate places such as restaurants, gas stations, banks and other points-of-interest relative to their location, plus hear turn-by-turn navigation with audible voice directions to an address in the U.S.

Using GPS and Verizon Wireless’ network, VZ Navigator securely communicates valuable location information to customers across the wireless network based on the day of the week, time of day and other privacy settings they establish and manage right from their handsets. VZ Navigator is powered by Networks In MotionTM and is enabled by the enhancements Verizon Wireless has made to its award-winning wireless network. These enhancements allow Verizon Wireless to offer products using Global Positioning System (GPS) data and navigational information.

With VZ Navigator, customers get all the features of an advanced navigation system on their mobile phone at a fraction of the price of other GPS devices and systems. VZ Navigator is available in the getGOING shopping aisle of the Get It Now® virtual store beginning today for $9.99 for unlimited monthly access, or $2.99 for 24-hour use. Customers can download the application directly to their LG The V or Motorola V325.

Download charges for Get It Now applications vary and airtime charges apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications. Customers need a Get It Now-enabled handset and Verizon Wireless digital service to access the Get It Now virtual store.

Customers can get VZ Navigator on The V, one of the hottest Get It Now®-enabled all-in-one devices from Verizon Wireless. Customers can stream, download and play video clips with V CAST or shoot PIX and FLIX and store them on an optional MiniSDTM external memory port. The phone's QWERTY keyboard and Bluetooth® wireless technology allows for easy usage. The V is available for $149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a two-year customer agreement.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

NAVTEQ To Provide Map Data For Verizon Wireless Location Based Services
LAS VEGAS, BEDMINSTER, NJ and CHICAGO — April 5, 2006 —Verizon Wireless, the nation’s premier provider of wireless products and services, today announced from CTIA Wireless 2006 that NAVTEQ has been selected as its preferred map data supplier for Verizon Wireless’ Location Based Services (LBS) for consumers. NAVTEQ is a leading global provider of digital map data for location based solutions and vehicle navigation.

VZ NavigatorTM, the first service to be introduced under this agreement, is a tool for customers, giving them access to a wide array of LBS options, including mapping, audible turn-by-turn navigation and the ability to find over 14 million points of interest. VZ Navigator is perfect for road warriors who are constantly on-the-go, allowing them to see a map of their current location or an address in the U.S., locate places such as restaurants, gas stations, banks and other points-of-interest relative to their location, plus hear turn-by-turn navigation with audible voice directions to an address in the U.S.

NAVTEQ employs an extensive team of over 550 field researchers strategically located to drive the roads, verifying and updating information in the NAVTEQ® database. From turn restrictions to relative road crossing heights, every road segment captured in the NAVTEQ database has up to160 data attributes such as access restrictions, one-way streets and speed categories that help optimize navigation. Additionally, the NAVTEQ database includes the Points of Interest (POI) that make it easier to locate and route to different destinations and enhance location relevant services for consumers and businesses.

“NAVTEQ’s industry-leading support and intimate knowledge of location-based services development ecosystems were critical components of our selection process,” commented Jim Straight, vice president, data and multimedia services for Verizon Wireless. “NAVTEQ has the core data and post-sales support mechanisms to meet our customers’ high expectations for quality, accuracy and ongoing improvement and we look forward to working together to expand our location-based services.”
VZ Navigator is available now on the Motorola V325, a Get It Now®-enabled flip phone, offering Verizon Wireless customers the latest in technology and style. The Motorola V325 is available for $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a two-year customer agreement. VZ Navigator is now available in the getGOING shopping aisle of the Get It Now virtual store today for $9.99 for unlimited monthly access, or $2.99 for 24-hour use. Customers can download the application directly to their Motorola V325.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

Kyocera Wireless Corp. Showcases Emerging Technologies With Live Demonstrations Of Wi-Fi/CDMA Convergence, MediaFLO And uiOne Solutions
LAS VEGAS, CTIA - (April 5, 2006) - Kyocera Wireless Corp., a leading global manufacturer of CDMA wireless handsets and accessories, gave a sneak peek at the future of CDMA-based mobile phones and services by unveiling live demonstrations of several compelling new handset technologies at the CTIA Wireless 2006 trade show. Reinforcing its position as an early leader in the convergence of CDMA and Wi-Fi, the company demonstrated a dual-mode prototype handset platform modified to enable Wi-Fi-based Voice Over IP (VoIP) calls and streaming content. With an eye toward enhanced user experiences, the company also showed prototype handsets featuring both the MediaFLO™ and uiOne™ solutions from wireless technology leader QUALCOMM Incorporated.

"With our deep roots in CDMA and as the only large manufacturer solely focused on the technology, Kyocera Wireless has a long track record for innovation, ranging from smartphones and 1XRTTto BREW® and A-GPS," said Tsuyoshi Mano, president of Kyocera Wireless Corp. "By adding emerging technologies like Wi-Fi, uiOne and MediaFLO to our technology portfolio, we position ourselves as leaders in supporting evolving CDMA carrier networks and the demands of increasingly sophisticated consumers."

The dual-mode Wi-Fi/CDMA platform is a complement to traditional voice and data services on cellular networks. A low-cost, high-efficiency delivery vehicle, Wi-Fi/CDMA service offers enhanced coverage and high-speed (up to 54 Mbps) multimedia services when in range of WLAN networks. This "fixed-mobile convergence" is attracting growing interest from wireless service providers, and especially mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). According to several leading trade analyst firms, the market for WLAN-enabled cellular handsets is positioned for exponential growth, with forecasts ranging as high as 125 million dual-mode devices being shipped in 2008, representing approximately 15 percent of the global market for mobile phones.

MediaFLO, an end-to-end solution from QUALCOMM that enables multicasting of high-quality video, audio streams, Clipcast™ media, and IP data-casting to mobile handsets, is being demonstrated on prototype Kyocera handsets that feature Organic LED (OLED) displays for a bright and vivid user experience. The MediaFLO system complements existing networks and drastically expands the ability to deliver expanded multimedia without impacting voice and data.

Already known for its simple, intuitive user interface (UI) architecture, Kyocera Wireless takes the next step in consumer personalization of handsets with its demonstration of QUALCOMM's uiOne offering, part of the Company's BREW solution. uiOne offers simple, over-the-air downloads of rich UI designs and lets consumers change the look of their handsets quickly and easily with themes and other customizable features. Kyocera Wireless is no stranger to BREW, having released the world's first BREW-enabled handset.

"Kyocera Wireless and QUALCOMM share a rich history and a focused commitment to the CDMA technology platform," said Tom Maguire, vice president of global marketing for Kyocera Wireless Corp. "Integrating technologies like MediaFLO and uiOne with our elegantly intuitive handsets is right in line with our goal of offering carriers and their customers the richest possible user experiences on our phones. We're very happy to add MediaFLO and uiOne to our technology portfolio."

Kyocera Wireless is an active member of the FLO Forum (www.floforum.org). The FLO Forum is a multi-company initiative committed to advancing the global standardization of FLO technology, including compliance and certification benchmarks for the technology. Composed of more than 30 industry-leading organizations, the FLO Forum works to develop products and services, based on FLO technology, that enable the delivery of advanced multimedia services to wireless consumers.

Anritsu Company Introduces CDMA2000 Support For Signaling Tester
April 5, 2006 -- Anritsu Company introduces CDMA2000® 1X support for its MD8470A Signaling Tester, creating a uniquely small and highly integrated single desktop instrument solution in which user equipment (UE) developers and network operators can ensure CDMA2000® 1X and PPP signaling and application performance. The MD8470A's size and price enables UE developers to deploy more testers in their laboratories to perform crucial signaling and application testing prior to submitting their products to network operators.

The MD8470A CDMA2000® 1X option is based on a powerful CDMA2000® network simulator using a Perl-based scripting API as its primary interface for performing system configuration, physical channel, and condition setup. The simulator controls the air interface and PPP message transmission and reception, supporting the PPP signaling protocols LCP, IPCP, PAP, and CHAP. Through this API, UE developers and test integrators can accurately control protocol signaling behavior to thoroughly test UE signaling conformance and operation.

With its multi-carrier/sector option, one MD8470A supports up to 6-way soft/softer handoff and two-carrier simulations. The tester can dynamically allocate and de-allocate sectors and channels, support user-defined air interface messages, and synchronize multiple systems, allowing users to develop elaborate network simulations that better simulate and test real life network and application environments. The MD8470A's internal PC running Windows XP allows standard UE drivers and diagnostic tools to be installed directly on the tester, enabling efficient one-box UE automated testing and validation.

The MD8470A CDMA2000® option can be upgraded to support 1XEV-DO later this year, at which time the tester will support cost-effective Hybrid mode testing and real-time logging of protocol messages for CDMA2000®, 1XEV-DO, and PPP in a single log.

“EV-DO Revision A represents a significant step forward in CDMA technology and will offer mobile professionals the ability to send information over their wireless connection far more efficiently,” said Trent Punnett, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Development for Sierra Wireless. “We are pleased to work with HP to demonstrate the technology’s potential to customers.”

EV-DO Revision A is an upgrade to current EV-DO networks that supports faster data rates and increased system capacity, offering theoretical peak data rates of 3.1 Mbps on the downlink and up to 1.8 Mbps on the uplink. The faster data rates, particularly on the uplink, will improve the user experience for those who need to send large files such as presentations, photos or graphics to colleagues over their wireless data connection.

Designed to provide an integrated EV-DO Revision A connection for AirCard Enabled™ notebook computers and other mobile computing devices, the MC5725 is the newest embedded module from Sierra Wireless, which has more than 10 years’ experience working with original equipment manufacturers to provide built-in wireless wide area network connectivity for a variety of devices and applications. The MC5725 will be backward compatible to provide seamless connections to current EV-DO and CDMA 1X networks, for use in areas where an EV-DO Revision A network is not yet available.

Sierra Wireless And Lucent Technologies Demonstrate EV-DO Revision A
Las Vegas, Nevada – April 5, 2006 – Sierra Wireless is collaborating with Lucent Technologies to demonstrate the capabilities of CDMA 1xEV-DO Revision A networks and devices at CTIA Wireless 2006, which begins today and runs until Friday, April 7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The technical demonstration, utilizing the Sierra Wireless AirCard 595 wireless wide area network card and the MC5725 PCI Express Mini Card embedded module integrated into a Lenovo ThinkPad notebook computer, is taking place at the Lucent booth (#1806).

“Working with Sierra Wireless, we are demonstrating how EV-DO Rev. A will significantly improve the performance of mobile high-speed data applications on CDMA2000 networks,” said Mary Chan, senior vice president of Mobility research and development for Lucent's Network Solutions Group. “The increasing end user demand for a blended multimedia experience will drive more minutes of use on the EV-DO network, and the Rev A enhancements will enable the carriers to efficiently deliver these value-added services.”

“We are excited about the potential benefits of EV-DO Revision A for mobile professional customers, particularly for those who create or collect large amounts of data while working remotely and need to be able to efficiently send it to other mobile colleagues or their headquarters,” said Trent Punnett, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Development for Sierra Wireless. “Our collaboration with Lucent to test and demonstrate EV-DO Revision A is a significant step in ensuring that when our customers migrate to the new technology, they will be assured of the reliability and performance they have come to expect from Sierra Wireless products.”

EV-DO Revision A is an upgrade to current EV-DO networks that supports faster data rates and increased system capacity, offering peak data rates of up to 3.1 Megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and up to 1.8 Mbps on the uplink. The faster data rates, particularly on the uplink, will improve the user experience for those who need to send large files such as photos or graphics to colleagues or clients over their wireless data connection.

The AirCard 595, a Type II PC card, is the latest addition to Sierra Wireless’s award winning AirCard line of wireless wide area network cards for mobile computing. Scheduled for commercial shipment in the third quarter of 2006, the AirCard 595 will also be fully compatible with current EV-DO Release 0 and CDMA 1X networks, for use in areas where an EV-DO Revision A network is not yet available.

Designed to provide an integrated EV-DO Revision A connection for AirCard Enabled™ notebook computers and other mobile computing devices, the MC5725 is the newest embedded module from Sierra Wireless, which has more than 10 years’ experience in working with original equipment manufacturers to provide built-in wireless wide area network connectivity for a variety of devices and applications. Like the AirCard 595, the MC5725 will be backward compatible to provide seamless connections to current EV-DO and CDMA 1X networks.

MediaFLO USA Demonstrates Live Datacasting Applications On FLO™-Enabled 3G Handsets at CTIA Wireless 2006
LAS VEGAS — April 05, 2006 — QUALCOMM Incorporated, leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, today announced that MediaFLO™ USA Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, will conduct a live, over-the-air demonstration of MediaFLO USA’s datacast application capabilities during CTIA Wireless 2006, April 5-7 in Las Vegas, in QUALCOMM Booth #2047. The proof-of-concept demonstrations showcase content from Major League Baseball Advanced Media’s Gameday and Player Tracker and a Stock Portfolio Tracker, and involve sending a continuous stream of data over the MediaFLO USA network, allowing constant realtime updates of the application. This demonstration showcases the types of services MediaFLO USA can offer its operator partners in addition to live video and audio channels.

During the demonstration at CTIA, the Major League Baseball Advanced Media’s Gameday application will demonstrate how fans can view their favorite team’s game with realtime pitch-by-pitch graphics; inning status, including balls, strikes and outs; and game updates such as runs, hits and errors. With the MLB Player Tracker application, fans can get realtime player statistics and free agent information, helping them keep tabs on their favorite players and fantasy baseball roster.

MediaFLO USA also will demonstrate a Stock Portfolio Tracker application at CTIA. The application offers dynamic realtime updates on the status of a user’s stock portfolio, including current stock price, portfolio impact and a stock ticker. Additional features include an alert that notifies the user when major activity is occurring with the stocks in his or her portfolio.

The demonstrations leverage the Roundbox datacast software and MediaFLO USA’s content and service capabilities to deliver mobile services that goes beyond traditional video.

“The potential for the wireless multimedia user experience extends far beyond just mobile television and video. These datacasting applications demonstrate just one way in which MediaFLO USA and its content partners will open up brand new service opportunities to our wireless operator partners,” said Gina Lombardi, president of MediaFLO USA. “The innovative ways in which this multimedia content can be made available are almost endless. With compelling content from providers such as Major League Baseball Advanced Media, we can ensure a MediaFLO service line-up that is fun, informative and valuable for all types of subscribers, no matter their interests.”

Roundbox Inc. provides software products for mobile operators and equipment manufacturers to deliver services leveraging multiple broadcast technologies. For more information on Roundbox, visit the company’s Web site at www.roundbox.com.

MediaFLO USA Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of QUALCOMM Incorporated that will offer interactive wireless multimedia services to consumers in cooperation with U.S. wireless operators. MediaFLO USA’s nationwide network, based on FLO technology, will deliver high-quality video and audio programming to third-generation (3G) mobile phones. In addition, MediaFLO USA is working with leading content providers to aggregate and mobilize compelling programs and services. MediaFLO USA creates a new market opportunity for the entire wireless value chain and delivers on the promise of wireless multimedia.

Kyocera Wireless Unveils Feature-Rich Wireless Handsets At CTIA Wireless 2006
LAS VEGAS - (April 5, 2006) - Kyocera Wireless Corp., a leading global manufacturer of CDMA wireless phones and devices, today announced three new wireless handset series at the CTIA Wireless 2006 trade show. Ranging from a stylish new music-centric phone to a basic VGA camera phone, the three new stylish clamshell-style handsets were made to deliver on Kyocera's promise of developing user-friendly, intuitive handsets for a variety of lifestyles and price-points.

The lineup of new handsets from Kyocera Wireless is highlighted by the K822, a music-lover's dream. The phone captures the true essence of a digital music player, with Microsoft Windows Media Audio and Windows Media Digital Rights Management support and an FM radio, complemented by external music control buttons and built-in stereo speakers. Next is the K342, a 1.3 megapixel camera phone with zoom, flash, a dedicated camera button and a number of advanced camera features. Also making its debut is the elegantly simple K320 Series, an affordable product platform that offers multiple industrial designs, feature sets and even the option of push-to-talk capability. While already announced outside the United States, the CTIA Wireless show marks the domestic debut of the K352, an 800 MHz-only ultra-thin bar-style music phone for international markets.

"The phones we're announcing are the result of great efforts we've made to understand and deliver on the desires of consumers and the needs of our carrier customers," said Tom Maguire, vice president of global marketing at Kyocera Wireless Corp. "By combining compelling feature sets with ease-of-use, affordability and our unique focus on CDMA technology, our goal is for these phones to deliver the ultimate user experience within their targeted consumer segments."

Kyocera K822

A perfect phone for audiophiles - the Kyocera K822 is a stylish, feature-rich handset that delivers a high-quality music experience, whether listening to digital music on the music player that supports MP3, AAC/AAC+ and WMA/Windows Media DRM technology or tuning in the FM radio on the phone's built-in stereo speakers. Expandable MicroSD® memory, with cards available up to 512 megabytes, accommodates hours of music, whether at the gym or on the road. Bluetooth® wireless technology enables wireless stereo headsets and numerous other wireless accessories announced by Kyocera Wireless at the CTIA Wireless trade show.

Extending its entertainment value, the K822 offers video record and playback and a large, vivid TFT display ideally suited to music videos, gaming, photos and more. An external color display supports photo caller ID with images loaded onto the phone or taken with its 1.3 megapixel camera with a dedicated camera button, integrated flash and digital zoom. Kyocera will offer the phone with either BREW™ 3.1.4 or JAVA™ MIDP 2.0, allowing users to easily download a wide selection of music, games, ringers, contacts and more. The phone's extensive productivity tools include room for 500 contacts, loud and clear speakerphone, and easy file transfer via USB or serial cable. Measuring 3.5 x 1.8 x 1 inches, and weighing 4 oz., the K822 has a talk time of up to four hours and standby time of up to 163 hours and is scheduled to launch with CDMA carriers in Q3 2006.

Kyocera K320/K340 Series

Understanding the diverse needs of carriers and consumers alike, Kyocera Wireless introduced several options in mid-tier camera phones. The Kyocera K320 Series, with two distinct industrial designs, is perfect for the multitasking family member seeking a stylish, affordable, easy-to-use camera phone. This sleek color clamshell offers true convenience, with an easy-access speakerphone, side volume controls and a full array of productivity tools. The K320 Series features Bluetooth wireless technology, a VGA camera with a dedicated camera button, external caller ID and a larger internal display that is ideal for Kyocera's renowned pinwheel user interface. Its small, compact styling and internal antenna make it easy to drop into a pocket or backpack. Kyocera Wireless will also make available a version of the K320 Series with push-to-talk walkie-talkie capabilities, including a dedicated push-to-talk button. Measuring 3.54 x 1.81 x .92 inches and weighing 3.4 oz., the K320 Series has a talk time of up to 3.5 hours, standby time of up to 165 hours and will be available in Q2 2006.

For those looking to step up to an even more feature-rich phone at an affordable price-point, the K340 Series is made for those who crave convenience with some extra high-performance mobile features. The stylish, color clamshell design builds on the K320 Series by offering the same array of features plus a 1.3 megapixel camera with video record and playback and a color external display for photo caller ID. The phone's camera includes a number of advanced photo-taking options including multi-shot adjustment, auto focus, self timer, resolution adjustment, white balance, color effects, and fun frames. The feature set is rounded out by advanced voice recognition, speakerphone, a WAP browser, BREW 3.1.4, and more. Measuring 3.54 x 1.81 x .92 inches and weighing 3.4 ounces, Kyocera K342 has a talk time of up to 3.5 hours, standby time of up to 165 hours and will be available globally with CDMA carriers in Q3 2006.

Kyocera K352

The Kyocera K352, built for international 800 MHz CDMA markets, is an ultra-slim, bar-style music phone for the young, urban set seeking an affordable, feature-packed handset. A music player with dedicated control buttons and 256 megabytes of onboard memory mean hours of music at the user's fingertips, while USB 2.0 support makes it a breeze to manage the play list from a PC. The phone will ship with a hands-free stereo headset, a $25 retail value. Rounded out with a VGA camera, large 1.8-inch display and full data capabilities, the K352 is just what the hipster on a budget needs. Measuring 4.13 x 1.71 x 0.6 inches and weighing just three ounces, Kyocera K352 has a talk time of up to 170 minutes and standby time of up to 121 hours. It will launch with international CDMA carriers in Q3 2006.

Other News from Kyocera Wireless

New handsets were not the only news from Kyocera Wireless at the CTIA Wireless 2006 show. To support its new handsets, Kyocera Wireless also used the show to announce a wide range of Genuine Accessories by Kyocera™, including a complete selection of universal Bluetooth-enabled accessories. Stereo headsets and hands-free kits were complemented by fun new accessories like sunglasses and a Bluetooth-enabled rear view mirror for the car. Demonstrating its commitment to advanced technologies, Kyocera demonstrated prototype handsets showcasing Wi-Fi/CDMA convergence along with Qualcomm's MediaFLO™ and uiOne™ technologies. The company also announced a proprietary new secure battery technology aimed at defeating counterfeiters and protecting consumers.

Nokia Brings Many Of The Most Wanted New Technologies To A Trio Of CDMA Phones

Nokia Brings Many Of The Most Wanted New Technologies To A Trio Of CDMA Phones
Las Vegas, NV, USA – April 5, 2006 – Continuing to build upon its well-received line of CDMA handsets, Nokia today unveiled three new handsets that bring exciting new features to devices across Nokia's growing CDMA portfolio. Each of these phones includes wireless Bluetooth wireless technology, allowing them to seamlessly integrate with an ever-expanding range of devices with Bluetooth technology from Nokia and others. Today's announcements include the Nokia 2365i phone, a value priced fold-style handset, the Nokia 2865/2865i phone, an eye-catching monoblock design and the Nokia 6175i phone, a sleekly designed mid-tier fold-style device. Each of these new phones is expected to be available during the 2nd half of 2006.

"This new collection of CDMA handsets offer an exceptional range of features, including Bluetooth wireless technology, to consumers shopping for various form factors and at multiple price points," said Timo Ihamuotila, senior vice president of Nokia's CDMA business unit. "Combined with Nokia's driving mission to build high-quality, easy-to-use devices, these new phones bring an outstanding level of value to the CDMA market."

Nokia 6175i phone

Combining a sleek and sophisticated internal-antenna design with a wide array of advanced mobile features, the mid-tier Nokia 6175i fold-style phone is positioned to appeal to wireless customers wanting a stylish, well-featured mobile phone that is intuitive and pocketable. The integrated 1.3 megapixel camera introduces to the Nokia CDMA portfolio a full-screen portrait viewfinder that takes full advantage of the 262,000 color 128 x 160 pixel TFT internal display. High-resolution images and videos, digitally zoomed up to 4x, can be sent via multimedia messaging on compatible networks or transferred to a PC using Bluetooth technology or an optional USB cable. Photo printing is simplified with the inclusion of PictBridge compatibility, ensuring easy connection to a variety of PictBridge-enabled printing devices. Consimers can stay plugged in to their music with a built-in stereo FM radio or by streaming audio and video in a variety of formats. The Nokia 6175i phone also supports a variety of location-based services that utilize its integrated GPS receiver.

Only 3.4 ounces, the Nokia 6175i phone offers up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time or up to 14 days of standby time.

Nokia 2865/2865i phone

The Nokia 2865/2865i phone is a new entry-tier monoblock design that combines a contemporary sleek form with a well-appointed set of features selected to satisfy the needs of today's mobile customer. The 262,000 color 128 x 160 pixel screen can be used to show off the latest downloadable wallpapers, themes, games and applications, while the built-in FM radio and real-sound ringtones supporting MP3, AAC and other file types let owners express themselves through music. The push-to-talk capable Nokia 2865/2865i phone also features an integrated speakerphone and Bluetooth technology to allow convenient connection to a wide variety of compatible accessories and other devices with Bluetooth technology.

Weighing under 3.5 ounces, the Nokia 2865/2865i provides up to 4 hours of talk time or up to 14 days of standby time.

Nokia 2365i phone

Featuring an uncommonly compact profile for a value-priced handset, the Nokia 2365i phone includes an attractive list of features designed to position it a step above most entry tier CDMA phones. Along with integrated Bluetooth technology and hands-free speakerphone, the fold-style Nokia 2365i phone includes a large 128 x 160 pixel color main display complemented by a high-visibility 96 x 65 pixel blue/black external display. A built-in FM radio connects owners to music and news, and the Nokia 2365i phone can be easily personalized with built-in graphics and unique polyphonic ringtones.

A mere 3.7 ounces, the Nokia 2365i provides up to 4 hours of talk time or up to 10 days of standby time.

New Kyocera Wireless Security System To Thwart Use Of Potentially Dangerous Counterfeit And Aftermarket Batteries

New Kyocera Wireless Security System To Thwart Use Of Potentially Dangerous Counterfeit And Aftermarket Batteries
LAS VEGAS - (April 5, 2006) - Kyocera Wireless Corp., a leading global manufacturer of CDMA wireless phones and devices, today announced a unique new security system designed to thwart the use of potentially dangerous counterfeit and aftermarket, non-authorized batteries in Kyocera phones. Beginning with the soon-to-launch Kyocera Strobe handset, forthcoming devices from Kyocera Wireless will use the patent-pending cipher-based solution to alert users of non-authentic batteries and disable the batteries from being recharged.

"We've done extensive testing of counterfeit and aftermarket batteries made for leading brands of cell phones and all too often their cost is kept down by removing important safety components and features," said Eddie Forouzan, Ph.D., lead battery engineer at Kyocera Wireless Corp. "Virtually every authentication technology introduced in this industry to date - from hologram stickers to static ID-chip solutions - has been compromised by aftermarket manufacturers. We felt it vital to create a dynamic solution that, by its very nature, is nearly clone-proof."

To achieve this level of security, Kyocera Wireless is embedding logic in all Kyocera battery packs. Unlike older technologies based on standard ID chips, each Kyocera chip has a unique identifier, much like a fingerprint. A battery is recognized as authentic only after the phone and battery have successfully communicated via layers of encryption based on convolution of data. The mathematical probability of creating a non-authorized battery that can overcome the Kyocera secure battery technology is one in tens of billions.

For several years Kyocera Wireless has taken aggressive steps to protect consumers from potentially dangerous counterfeit batteries entering the global market, ranging from a precautionary battery recall to extensive work with law enforcement agencies. Kyocera Wireless, along with a number of competitors and partners, helped to establish the IEEE/CTIA 1725 Working Group, a global industry body dedicated to ongoing improvements in the reliability of cellular batteries.

"We will continue to invest every effort and resource to protect consumers who place their trust in our products," said Tsuyoshi Mano, president of Kyocera Wireless Corp. "It is consistent with Kyocera Corporation's 47 years of honorable, ethical business practices and, beyond that, it's the right thing to do."

GPSit Delivers Kyocera-Powered Location-Based Security Solution For Real-Time Remote Surveillance
SAN DIEGO and BONITA, Calif. - (April 5, 2006) - Kyocera Wireless Corp., a leading global manufacturer of CDMA wireless handsets and devices, and GPS International Technologies (GPSit), a leading provider of location-based security solutions and tracking devices, today announced their collaboration on the Find & See Two™ (FS2) location-based security solution. Designed to meet strict demands of law enforcement agencies and private investigators for covert portability and pinpoint accuracy, the new FS2 uses satellite GPS technology and the award-winning, CDMA-based Kyocera 200 Module for real-time tracking of people, merchandise and vehicles. The FS2 has been approved for use with the second-largest CDMA carrier in North America as well as multiple regional carriers across the United States and Latin America.

Fixed to a vehicle, person or pallet of goods, the Kyocera-enabled FS2 anti-theft tracking device is used with GPSit's Track Fusion online interface to allow users to follow a target in real time via satellite images overlaid by maps. FS2 enables visibility where traditional surveillance methods fail, such as inside buildings and warehouses, in underground parking garages or on the move in traffic. Real-time, continuous reporting allows immediate response to crimes in progress and increases success of covert surveillance operations.

"By incorporating the Kyocera 200 CDMA Module into the FS2, companies and agencies can leverage continuous, real-time communication no matter where the tracking device is on the carrier network," said Dean Fledderjohn, general manager of the M2M division at Kyocera Wireless Corp. "The GPSit solution is helping law enforcement agencies control costs and improve the safety of personnel as it improves the overall success of covert investigations. In addition, insurance companies can lower the cost of high-value asset transportation by deterring theft and providing accurate tracking to clients. Creative and effective solutions like this are helping to drive adoption of M2M technology and move it into the mainstream."

With an internal antenna, the compact device is easily concealed, portable and transferable and provides precise locations within 10 feet. Dual-power design provides added security and continuous tracking for up to 72 hours even if the power source is cut.

"Kyocera Wireless applied CDMA-based engineering excellence to meet a specific set of criteria and help us create a totally new, cutting-edge security device unparalleled for its ability to pinpoint locations from virtually anywhere," said Netzer Ruperto, operations manager, GPS International Technologies. "With FS2, law enforcement personnel can remain invisible on stake out and trailing operations for better results. FS2 is not only revolutionizing the way professional investigations are conducted, it is also being used in the private sector by individuals who want to easily safeguard their property."

For information on where to purchase GPS International Technologies solutions, please call 1-888-Go-GPSit (1-888-464-7748) or visit the GPSit web site, www.gpsit.com.

Kyocera Wireless Introduces New Suite Of Universal Accessories With Bluetooth Wireless Technology At CTIA Wireless 2006
LAS VEGAS - (April 5, 2006) - Kyocera Wireless Corp., a leading global manufacturer of CDMA wireless phones and devices, today showcased a broad lineup of universal accessories featuring Bluetooth® wireless technology at the CTIA Wireless 2006 trade show. Part of the Genuine Accessories by Kyocera™ product suite, the new accessories are designed to enhance the value and convenience of virtually any Bluetooth-enabled handset.

"Kyocera Wireless is committed to simplifying the user experience with our handsets and Bluetooth technology is yet another way to do just that," said Tom Maguire, vice president of global marketing at Kyocera Wireless Corp. "With the wide array of new accessories we're introducing at the CTIA Wireless show, there is something to fit every consumer's needs."

Nearly a dozen new Bluetooth-enabled accessories range from Bluetooth headsets to sunglasses and rear-view mirrors:

Wearable Bluetooth Accessories

• Sunglasses - Made in conjunction with Zeal Optics, the Bluetooth-enabled sunglasses feature UV-activated photochromatic lenses, meaning they get darker in bright sun. The frames accommodate lenses and Kyocera Wireless will offer both mono and stereo versions.

• Stereo Headset - The stereo headset's ergonomic, over-the-ear design makes it wear-all-day comfortable while its feature set allows users to easily swap from listening to music to answering a call.

• Pendant Stereo Headset - Another choice in stereo headsets, the pendant is worn around the neck for style and convenience.

• Professional Headset - Kyocera's high-performance professional Bluetooth headset is sleek and compact with a glossy black finish. It uses DSP processing to enhance voice quality and includes easy-to-use controls for voice dialing, call waiting, muting and transferring calls.

• Mono Headset - An affordable choice in standard Bluetooth headsets, the Kyocera Bluetooth headset offers up to 8 hours of talk time and 150 hours of standby time.

Auto Accessories

• Premium Hands-Free Car Kit - This two-in-one device is a hands-free car kit with a robust speaker and stylish design. If the user desires privacy, a standard over-the-ear Bluetooth headset detaches from the device without interrupting the call.

• Installed Hands-Free Car Kit - Because it connects wirelessly to the phone, this car kit is extremely unobtrusive and features voice recognition, redial and auto-answer functions.

Business Accessories

• Speakerphone - This portable, lightweight speakerphone provides up to five hours of talk time and 300 hours of stand-by time with mute and voice-activated functions for use anywhere.

• Mobile PhoneTools with PC Dongle - With this update to Kyocera's popular Mobile PhoneTools PC synchronization software, users can connect their phones to their computers via Bluetooth to easily sync contacts and calendar information, transfer custom ringtones and more.

The full suite of new Genuine Accessories by Kyocera with Bluetooth wireless technology will be available in early Q3. Additional information on Genuine Accessories by Kyocera is available at the Kyocera Wireless Web store (http://store.kyocera-wireless.com).

Other News from Kyocera Wireless

Along with its new suite of accessories, Kyocera Wireless made several other product- and technology-related announcements today at the CTIA Wireless 2006 trade show. The company announced several new wireless handsets along with a proprietary new secure battery technology to thwart the use of counterfeit batteries in Kyocera phones. Finally, Kyocera demonstrated prototype handsets showcasing emerging technologies like Wi-Fi/CDMA convergence and Qualcomm's MediaFLO™ and uiOne™ technologies.

The prototype shows the ease with which global public Wi-Fi access can be integrated into the service offerings of operators and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) looking for a feature-rich dual-mode phone. Dual-mode CDMA/Wi-Fi devices leverage the ubiquity of wide-area 3G networks and the high-performance and cost savings of local-area Wi-Fi networks. In a real-world setting, network operators and MVNOs can optimize the dual-mode handset's application suite to automatically choose the appropriate mode, based on environmental and performance preferences.

"Dual-mode phones give users the ability to capitalize on the best network available for the task at hand," said Colby Goff, senior vice president of network strategy and business development for Boingo Wireless. "Kyocera Wireless has been instrumental in helping us achieve our vision of a prototype handset that can roam across the Boingo network globally."

"Giving carriers a solution that is eminently flexible and lets them capitalize on the performance and economic advantages of Wi-Fi while still retaining the full complement of mobile voice and data services has been high on our priority list," said Tom Maguire, vice president of global marketing at Kyocera Wireless Corp. "Boingo provides a powerful, lightweight software solution that meets our stringent requirements."

Dual-mode phones represent the convergence of 3G cellular services and Wi-Fi hot spot networks. The addition of Wi-Fi to a handset enhances cellular network connectivity by offloading high-bandwidth applications in hot spots where the price/performance ratio of Wi-Fi can be less than half that of cellular services. This is especially attractive to MVNOs who do not own their own networks and must purchase cellular access at the prevailing market rates.

Other applications for dual-mode handsets include connectivity when outside of service areas. When bundled with VoIP software, the dual-mode handset can send and receive calls in foreign countries where local GSM service is incompatible with the phone's core CDMA technology. Wi-Fi connectivity - in homes, offices, and public hot spots - also improves in-building connectivity and coverage where the cellular network signal is weak or unavailable.

Kyocera's prototype dual-mode handset leverages Boingo software specially designed for handsets and other mobile devices to enable global roaming and automatic user authentication across public Wi-Fi networks that are part of the Boingo® Roaming System. The software also includes complete network connection and profile management capabilities, allowing the user to configure connection profiles for private Wi-Fi networks such as home and office.

Next-generation wireless phones offering built-in Wi-Fi support stand to benefit end-users and network operators alike. Users within range of a Wi-Fi signal, or "hot spot", will experience significantly faster data throughput, improving the user experience. With the ability to offload data intensive applications from cellular data channels, service providers will improve their ability to manage network traffic and maintain peak performance. In addition, seamless interoperability between Wi-Fi and 3G networks promises new revenue opportunities for service providers by enabling delivery of data-intensive applications and services such as streaming video and interactive games, with minimal impact on network performance.

Both Kyocera Wireless and Boingo are members of MobileIGNITE, an industry alliance promoting MobileVoIP interoperability based on open standards, and have been collaborating with fellow member BridgePort Networks for the demonstration to showcase Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) solutions that ensure interoperability and a seamless user experience. The demonstration can be viewed at the Kyocera Wireless booth (#5426 North Hall ) and the BridgePort Networks booth (#3500 Hall C1/C2).

QUALCOMM Samples Single-Chip Solutions For Low-Cost CDMA2000 Handsets
LAS VEGAS — April 05, 2006 — QUALCOMM Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, today announced the sampling of its first-generation QUALCOMM Single Chip™ (QSC™) solutions, the QSC6010™, QSC6020™ and QSC6030™ products for CDMA2000® 1X networks, with more than five leading device manufacturers already receiving shipments of the solutions and developing designs. These solutions deliver significant size, cost, performance, talk-time and time-to-market benefits for entry-level CDMA2000 handsets. The Company also today defined its previously announced second generation of QSC products, the QSC6055™ and QSC6065™ solutions, to address multi-band RF and simultaneous-GPS requirements. The second generation of QSC solutions features 65 nanometer (nm) process technology, multiple network capacity-enhancing features, optimized power consumption and extended multimedia, as well as enhanced navigation and position-location capabilities.

The first mobile handset models based on first-generation QSC solutions are expected to launch by the fourth quarter of 2006. The second generation of QSC solutions, including the QSC6055 from the Value Platform and the QSC6065 from the Multimedia Platform, are expected to sample in the fourth quarter of 2006.

“Our first QSC products are enabling manufacturers to develop compelling handsets for QUALCOMM’s very important entry-level and mainstream CDMA2000 markets,” said Brian Rodrigues, senior director of product management for QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies. “With the announcement of the newly defined QSC6055 and QSC6065 solutions, our handset manufacturer partners will now also be able to bring these single-chip solutions to extended markets, including North America.”

QUALCOMM’s QSC solutions are the industry’s first to integrate a CDMA2000 1X radio transceiver, baseband modem, power management device and multimedia engines into a single chip. By dramatically reducing the number of required discrete components and board-area savings in excess of 40 percent, manufacturers can offer smaller and sleeker designs at lower cost. The QSC6010, QSC6020 and QSC6030 single-chip solutions from the Company’s Value Platform offer cost-effective voice and data capabilities with basic multimedia. The new QSC6055 and QSC6065 solutions expand the QSC family, bringing to market two new pin- and software API-compatible configurations with additional features.

Capabilities of the first generation of QSC solutions will be showcased at CTIA 2006 in QUALCOMM’s Booth #2047, Hall C4/C5. For more information on the QSC family of single-chip solutions, visit www.cdmatech.com/singlechip.

QUALCOMM Samples 65nm Chipset For CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Rev. A
LAS VEGAS — April 05, 2006 — QUALCOMM Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, today announced a significant milestone in the Company’s migration to 65 nanometer (nm) technology with the early sampling of the Mobile Station Modem™ (MSM™) MSM6800™ chipset for CDMA2000® 1xEV-DO Revision A networks, two full months ahead of schedule. The 65nm MSM6800 solution from QUALCOMM’s Enhanced Platform was manufactured using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd.’s (TSMC) 65nm low-power process technology.

“The migration to 65nm process technology provides significant integration, functionality, power-efficiency and size benefits to device manufacturers, and we are pleased to offer the 65nm MSM6800 chipset to our customers two full months ahead of schedule, due in part to TSMC’s execution on this key technology node,” said Luis Pineda, senior vice president of marketing and product management for QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies. “QUALCOMM’s leadership in the wireless industry and commitment to manufacturers has helped accelerate the availability of slimmer wireless devices with more advanced capabilities, as we work to offer additional solutions using this advanced technology.”

The 65nm MSM6800 chipset features the process technology enabling devices that are more highly integrated, feature-rich, power-efficient and smaller in size with advanced functionality. The MSM6280™, MSM7200™, MSM7500™ and MSM7600™ chipsets also will be offered in 65nm versions. The complete MSM6800 solution includes the RFR6500™ and RFT6150™, or RFR6525™ and RFT6150™ devices with the PM6650™ power management solution.

QUALCOMM Announces Industry’s First Single-Chip, RF CMOS Transceiver With Integrated Receive Diversity And GPS For CDMA2000 Networks
LAS VEGAS — April 05, 2006 — QUALCOMM Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, today announced the industry’s first single-chip CDMA2000® radio frequency (RF) complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) transceiver with integrated receive diversity and simultaneous-GPS. The RTR6500™ transceiver’s integration of receive diversity improves network capacity, and its integrated support for simultaneous-GPS provides a cost-effective way to meet the demand for location services while enabling handsets to feature a slim form factor. The RTR6500 transceiver also features IntelliCeiver™ technology for dynamic power optimization, reducing overall power consumption to increase overall talk and standby time.

“The integration found on the RTR6500 transceiver translates to space, power and cost efficiency while the addition of IntelliCeiver technology enables wireless users to enjoy new mobility with longer battery life,” said Dr. Sanjay K. Jha, president of QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies. “The RTR6500 device, in conjunction with the RTR6285™ device from QUALCOMM’s UMTS portfolio, will enable device manufacturers to deliver both CDMA2000 and UMTS handsets featuring today’s in-demand slim form factor — all with the increased network capacity and throughput capabilities necessary for network operators to offer more cost-effective 3G services.”

The RTR6500 transceiver integrates receive diversity to enable increases of up to 50 percent in network capacity and of up to 100 percent in average CDMA2000 1xEV-DO data throughput at the cell edge. The transceiver’s integration of GPS functionality enables widespread consumer support for location and emergency services by largely eliminating the cost for expensive discrete components through direct integration. The IntelliCeiver feature monitors the signal environment and continuously provides power optimization by reducing the IC power consumption when higher power is not needed. The power savings translate into increased talk time and enhanced overall battery life.

Sampling is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2006 as part of the complete Mobile Station Modem™ (MSM™) MSM6800™ and MSM7500™ chipset solutions. Other future MSM combinations are also anticipated to enable a wide range of handsets for multiple market tiers. For more information on the RTR6500 transceiver, please visit www.cdmatech.com/rtr6500.

QUALCOMM Announces Additional Chipset Support For WorldMode Global Roaming Capabilities For CDMA2000 Subscribers
SAN DIEGO — April 05, 2006 — QUALCOMM Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) and other advanced wireless technologies, today announced that additional Mobile Station Modem™ (MSM™) chipsets will now support WorldMode® global roaming capabilities to enable mobile handsets that connect to both CDMA2000® and GSM/GPRS networks. Mobile handsets can now leverage these solutions for worldwide roaming capabilities while also being slimmer, more power-efficient and more affordable compared to previous multi-mode, multi-band designs.

QUALCOMM will offer WorldMode support with the complete MSM6125™, MSM6500™ and MSM6550™ solutions, which include the new RTR6350™ device and RFR6500™ device for simultaneous-GPS and receive diversity, and are expected to commence sampling in the third quarter of 2006.

“Support for WorldMode on QUALCOMM chipsets means that device manufacturers can further leverage our highly integrated, cost-efficient solutions to offer affordable and attractive global handsets to the everyday traveler,” said Cristiano Amon, vice president of product management for QUALCOMM CDMA Technologies. “Mainstream Multimedia Platform and Enhanced Multimedia Platform chipsets now offering full connectivity on all frequency bands for both CDMA2000 and GSM/GPRS networks delivers worldwide roaming for more CDMA2000 subscribers than ever before.”

Mobile handsets based on WorldMode-capable chipsets from the Company’s mainstream Multimedia and Enhanced Multimedia platforms support voice, multimedia and data connectivity to CDMA2000 (with the MSM6125 chipset), as well as EV-DO networks (with the MSM6500 and MSM6550 solutions which are backward compatible to CDMA2000 networks) while also fully supporting voice and data capabilities on GSM/GPRS networks. The availability of integrated chipsets on multiple tiers enables manufacturers to more quickly design handsets offering a seamless experience of global roaming for a wide variety of market segments, in a slim form factor with rich functionality and affordable price points.

The new RTR6350 transceiver, together with the RFR6500 device, features transmit and receive functionality on CDMA2000 and EV-DO networks in the following frequencies:

800 MHz (cellular band), 1900 MHz (PCS band)

Transceiver functionality is featured on GSM/GPRS networks in the following frequencies:

850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz

For more information about WorldMode on QUALCOMM solutions, visit www.cdmatech.com/worldmode.

“EV-DO Revision A represents a significant step forward in CDMA technology and will offer mobile professionals the ability to send information over their wireless connection far more efficiently,” said Trent Punnett, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Corporate Development for Sierra Wireless. “We are pleased to work with HP to demonstrate the technology’s potential to customers.”

EV-DO Revision A is an upgrade to current EV-DO networks that supports faster data rates and increased system capacity, offering theoretical peak data rates of 3.1 Mbps on the downlink and up to 1.8 Mbps on the uplink. The faster data rates, particularly on the uplink, will improve the user experience for those who need to send large files such as presentations, photos or graphics to colleagues over their wireless data connection.

Designed to provide an integrated EV-DO Revision A connection for AirCard Enabled™ notebook computers and other mobile computing devices, the MC5725 is the newest embedded module from Sierra Wireless, which has more than 10 years’ experience working with original equipment manufacturers to provide built-in wireless wide area network connectivity for a variety of devices and applications. The MC5725 will be backward compatible to provide seamless connections to current EV-DO and CDMA 1X networks, for use in areas where an EV-DO Revision A network is not yet available.

Name – And Soon Purchase And Play – That Tune With Rocket Mobile's Song IDentity 2.0 On Select Verizon Wireless Phones

Name – And Soon Purchase And Play – That Tune With Rocket Mobile's Song IDentity 2.0 On Select Verizon Wireless Phones
LAS VEGAS and BEDMINSTER, NJ — April 4, 2006— Building on the popular Song IDentity music recognition application already available to Verizon Wireless customers, Verizon Wireless and Rocket Mobile® announced today that the next generation of Song IDentity will soon be available to Verizon Wireless customers. The new application, Song IDentity 2.0, will enable customers with select Get It Now®-enabled handsets to use their mobile phones to identify songs playing from any music source and purchase and download the corresponding true-tone ring tone from the Verizon Wireless VZW Tones Deluxe application.

Song IDentity 2.0 will let customers identify more than two million songs from every genre, whether an obscure DJ recording or classic rock song. When customers place the phone near a music source and record a 10-second clip, Song IDentity 2.0 will name the artist, song and album title. After successful recognition, the application will directly launch the Verizon Wireless VZW Tones Deluxe application, giving customers the option to download the matching ring tone.

Wayne Yurtin, president and chief executive officer of Rocket Mobile, said, “Verizon Wireless customers will soon have another way to search for the music they enjoy. This new version of Song IDentity takes music identification to a new level, allowing music fans to not only find information about the song they like, but to also immediately purchase that true-tone ring tone and customize their phones based on their music preferences.”

Verizon Wireless customers with select Get It Now-enabled phones will soon be able to download Song IDentity 2.0 from the getTONES shopping aisle of the Get It Now virtual store. Verizon Wireless customers can purchase the ring tone of the song that has been identified from VZW Tones Deluxe for $2.99 for one ring tone purchase, $5.49 for a two-credit value pack or $9.99 for a four-credit value pack. Customers need a Get It Now-enabled handset and Verizon Wireless digital service to access the Get It Now virtual store.

For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

Motorola Introduces 3G Cellular Gateway In Latin America Through Agreement With Brightstar
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – 04 April 2006 - Motorola Inc., a global leader in wireless communications and seamless mobility, has introduced the Motorola NC800 Cellular Gateway in Latin America through a distribution agreement with Brightstar, a leading distribution and supply chain solutions company serving the wireless industry. With the Motorola Cellular Gateway and service provided by a local mobile operator, users can wirelessly connect to the Internet via their computers wherever CDMA cellular coverage is available. The Motorola Cellular Gateway will be on display at CTIA Wireless 2006 at the Motorola booth, Central Hall 3, Booth # 2606.

In many countries where wired Internet connectivity is available, options are limited to telco provided dial-up service with speeds averaging 28.8kbps. Installation of residential telephone lines to accommodate broadband services, if available, can take weeks or even months, contributing to very low numbers of people connected to the Internet. In Latin America, for example, it is estimated that less than 12 percent of the population has Internet connectivity.

The Motorola Cellular Gateway delivers a new opportunity for millions more to connect to the web. By creatively combining Wi-Fi and cellular technologies, the Motorola Cellular Gateway provides an exciting, easy-to-install, wireless Internet option to residential and small office users, letting them surf the web and download data at broadband speeds.

“The Motorola Cellular Gateway is an innovative solution that supports our vision of seamless mobility and helps connect the unconnected,” said Eduardo Conrado, vice president, Global Marketing, Motorola Networks. “By bundling this product with new service options, mobile operators have an opportunity to optimize network capacity and increase revenues while building loyalty among their customers.”

Integrated networking and Wi-Fi features within the Motorola Cellular Gateway allow multiple users to enjoy shared information and high-speed broadband access at the same time. In the home, for example, multiple family members can be working independently using different computers to complete online homework assignments, shop and catch up on e-mail. For small business owners and customers connecting to private networks, the Cellular Gateway’s integrated security and VPN pass through features deliver connectivity with confidence that their data is protected.

“This is an exciting product for the markets we serve,” said Fernando Rodriguez, vice president, Wireless Data & Telecom Solutions, Brightstar. “It provides a unique and much needed solution for high-speed broadband connectivity in Latin America where wired connections are impractical or where speed of the connection does not meet expectations of today’s broadband savvy consumers. “

The Motorola Cellular Gateway, first introduced in Latin America, is expected to be available in other regions of the world as additional distribution agreements are signed. This initial distribution agreement with Brightstar covers Central America, South America (excluding Brazil), Mexico, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. For more information on availability in Latin American markets, please contact the Wireless Data & Telecom Solutions team at Brightstar at +1-305-421-6000.

For more information about the Motorola Cellular Gateway, please visit: http://www.motorola.com/networks/cellulargateway. For more information about Motorola at CTIA Wireless 2006, please visit: www.motorola.com/ctia

Leap Wireless To Offer Motorola RAZR With Wireless Service; Most Popular Handset On The Market Today Now Available To Leap's Cricket(R) Mobile Customers

Leap Wireless To Offer Motorola RAZR With Wireless Service; Most Popular Handset On The Market Today Now Available To Leap''s Cricket(R) Mobile Customers
SAN DIEGO-- April 4, 2006--Leap Wireless International, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless communications services, today announced that the Motorola RAZR V3c will be available for $299.99 through its mobile wireless service, Cricket(R). Customers can purchase this CDMA handset at Cricket stores and other leading retail outlets beginning March 28, 2006.

"We look forward to offering our customers the opportunity to purchase the Motorola RAZR," said Al Moschner, EVP and CMO at Leap Wireless. "Our Cricket mobile service, which includes Cricket's unique service offerings without the need for a long-term commitment or credit check, can now be experienced with the industry's most exciting handset."

"Cricket customers are now able to express themselves with the ultra-thin RAZR," said Rick Sterger, director for Motorola Mobile Devices Business. "And in addition to the compelling design, the phone also puts the latest multi-media features at consumers' finger-tips."

Motorola Expands CDMA Portfolio With Music And Style
Las Vegas – 4 April 2006 – Motorola, Inc. oday announced two new additions to its CDMA portfolio – the Motorola V3m and the Motorola W315.

Just when it seemed the RAZR couldn’t get any hotter, Motorola unveils the RAZR V3m, a music-enhanced, CDMA version of the super-slim handset. Featuring an integrated music player and up to 1 GB of optional removable MicroSD™ memory*, the RAZR V3m lets users rock and roll to their favorite tracks while "on the go"**.

Motorola also introduces the model W315, an entry-level mobile that offers a simple and easy solution for consumers who desire an affordable and reliable handset without sacrificing style.

“These new mobile devices are the latest examples of Motorola’s commitment to provide a compelling range of CDMA handsets,” said Terry Vega, senior vice president and general manager, Motorola CDMA Product Operations. “Our combination of compelling design along with the right consumer features creates devices which are “must have” in the market.”

Packed with user-friendly features, the stylish Motorola W315 is the ideal mobile for people who seek simple but reliable communication while on the go. This smooth and contoured device gives users what they need to stay in touch and on track with advanced Multimedia Messaging (MMS)**, Location Capable (aGPS)**, ample talk and standby times, a large, vibrant color screen and vivid external display.

Motorola will be showcasing the new V3m and the W315 as part of Motorola’s rapidly evolving vision of Seamless Mobility during CTIA Wireless 2006 at Booth 2606.

For more information on the Motorola V3m and the Motorola W315, please visit www.hellomoto.com.

Pricing and Availability

The Motorola V3m is expected to be available in the second quarter of 2006 and the Motorola W315 in the second half of 2006. Specific details will be provided upon consumer availability.

Motorola Delivers Mobile Multimedia At the Speed Of Life With CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev. A Solution At CTIA Wireless 2006

Motorola Delivers Mobile Multimedia At the Speed Of Life With CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev. A Solution At CTIA Wireless 2006
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – 4 April 2006 – At CTIA Wirelees 2006 Motorola Inc. is demonstrating its end-to-end CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev. A solution and some of the advanced multimedia wireless broadband services that will be possible with this next generation technology with over-the-air calls using a prototype CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev. A handset. CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev. A lets operators make more efficient use of their network resources by enabling advanced voice services and high-speed multimedia content and programming. These new services can help wireless operators earn incremental revenue, reach new user segments and compete with those services offered by other broadband providers.

At the Motorola booth (Central Hall 3, Booth Number 2606) CTIA attendees can test their skills on real-time interactive gaming applications, experience video/audio streaming, and make live Voice over IP (VoIP) and inter-technology video telephony calls connected via Canopy® wireless broadband and 1xEV-DO Rev.A networks routed through the Motorola IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) (referred to as Multimedia Domain (MMD) by the 3GPP2). VoIP and video telephony are among the applications that are optimized for commercial service on a CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev. A network due to the higher bandwidth, lower data latency, and improved quality of service inherent with the technology.

CDMA 1xEV-DO Rev. A, with downlink speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps and uplink speeds of up to 1.8 Mbps, is an enhancement to CDMA 1xEV-DO mobile broadband access that combines voice and data on a single carrier, decreasing the burden of operating separate networks for circuit voice and packet data. This not only increases voice capacity, but also enables multiple concurrent data links.

The C290 is the first Sprint PCS Vision-enabled phone from Motorola. With its large, vibrant display, soft-touch exterior and sleek, compact design, the C290 is ideal for consumers who want a stylish phone and the conveniences of voice communication, SMS Text Messaging*, and Sprint PCS Vision(SM) services* to help them stay connected.

"The C290 by Motorola is an ideal phone for consumers looking for value in their mobile device," said Oliver Valente, senior vice president product development, Sprint Nextel. "The C290 is Motorola's first phone to support Sprint PCS Vision(R) and it paves the path for future mobile phone possibilities between the two companies."

With Sprint PCS Vision, customers can personalize the C290 by downloading the latest images, ringers, games, and other applications*. It's these compelling Sprint services* that enable consumers to reflect their unique interests and enjoy hours of entertainment on the go.

"The entry-level C290 puts us back in the game with Sprint and we couldn't be more thrilled," said Ron Garriques, president of Mobile Devices, Motorola.

"This is a great opportunity to deliver wickedly cool products to Sprint and its customers, and we're confident that there's much more to come through this renewed relationship."

Motorola will be showcasing the new C290 as part of Motorola's rapidly evolving vision of Seamless Mobility during CTIA Wireless 2006 in Booth 2606.

For additional information on the Motorola C290, please visit http://www.hellomoto.com.

Pricing And Availability

The Motorola C290 is available at Sprint Stores nationwide and online at http://www.sprint.com for $179.99 or $29.99 after rebate.